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VU05 ONZ

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,752 mi
Last recorded97,752 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 ONZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 97,752 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 97,726 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,420 miles

Engine Management Light on dash indicating a fault

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer cv boots perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 81,417 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions test could not be done due to not picking up any readings (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Screen wash not working to the front or rear (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers not adequately clearing the windscreen (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is holed causing a leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rear wiper not clearing the screen adequately (8.2.2)

Engine Management Light on dash indicating a fault

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer cv boots perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,788 miles

front bumper slightly damaged-rear service brake and parking brake passed on limits

steering rack play-x2 outer cv boots deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2015 69,786 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 61,006 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 51,626 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,077 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,083 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 38,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 31,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyres starting to wear unevenly

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2009 24,660 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 24,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,917 miles

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

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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VU05 ONZ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU05 ONZ, 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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VU05 ONZ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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