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WF55 FGA

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,749 mi
Last recorded71,749 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 FGA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 71,749 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 67,016 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both beam patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 61,859 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 61,858 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 58,422 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 55,339 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 52,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes on rear beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 47,911 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,320 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,654 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 26,321 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,986 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre perishing

offside mirror taped up

offside rear outer sill has been repaired

Fail 27 Mar 2013 24,979 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre perishing

offside mirror taped up

offside rear outer sill has been repaired

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,184 miles

all four tyres perishing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 23,184 miles

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

all four tyres perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,114 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 13,038 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,275 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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WF55 FGA 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 85.7%.

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 WF55 FGA, 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 WF55 FGA registered?

WF55 FGA is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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