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VK55 CVA

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,899 mi
Last recorded96,899 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 CVA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 96,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 96,879 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both Sides (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 77,925 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 77,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 56,061 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 48,278 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 45,382 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 41,044 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 35,883 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 31,157 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 18,744 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 18,744 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 12,896 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 12,492 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 11,911 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 10,183 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 8,670 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 7,366 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 6,525 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 5,516 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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VK55 CVA is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VK55 CVA, 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 VK55 CVA registered?

VK55 CVA is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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