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VA05 UFX

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,689 mi
Last recorded37,689 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 UFX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 37,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

signs of play and wear to both rear main axle carrier bushes

Fail 13 Dec 2022 37,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust -internal rattle from centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

signs of play and wear to both rear main axle carrier bushes

Pass 3 Dec 2021 32,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 30,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear suspension beam bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2019 22,055 miles

Both front inner cv gaiters have signs of grease but are not split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 22,055 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner cv gaiters have signs of grease but are not split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S inner pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 13,117 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 12,803 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 12,156 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 11,354 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 10,374 miles

some wear to near side front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2013 8,753 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 7,805 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 6,916 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 5,832 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 4,612 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 3,438 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?

Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,470
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
13,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,998
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,937
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,411
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,032
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,840
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VA05 UFX is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA05 UFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Charade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA05 UFX registered?

VA05 UFX is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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