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WF55 XHG

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,234 mi
Last recorded101,234 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 XHG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2022 101,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported CORRODED (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear BOTH RUBBER SPRING MOUNTS CRACKING

Pass 9 Feb 2021 95,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and arm corroded not seriously weakened. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and close to limit on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and getting close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 95,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and arm corroded not seriously weakened. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and close to limit on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and getting close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 90,041 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear bush deteriorated, Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and getting close to limit both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 90,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear bush deteriorated, Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and getting close to limit both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,550 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 81,550 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,668 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,656 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 68,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 63,585 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,268 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,180 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,145 miles

offside front tyre worn outer area

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,807 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 29,297 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 29,297 miles

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

offside door mirror damage

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,180 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,613 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 XHG is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WF55 XHG, 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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WF55 XHG is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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