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VK55 GYJ

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,309 mi
Last recorded113,309 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 GYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 113,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 113,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 103,003 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 92,717 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 82,004 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,504 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 73,268 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,524 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 52,866 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 52,866 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases upper pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,473 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,241 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,552 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 30,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,020 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to brake disc;s

wiper blade conditions

Pass 20 Aug 2010 27,425 miles

front discs heavly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,843 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,538 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 GYJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GYJ, 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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VK55 GYJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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