CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ05 SCX

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

36,207 mi
Last recorded36,207 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 SCX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 36,207 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 35,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 35,444 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 35,000 miles

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

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

nsf mirrror cover damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2022 34,586 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear xhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 34,206 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,050 miles

Coolant leak off side of engine ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 33,292 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 32,508 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,861 miles

rear xhaust pipe corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,271 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,036 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,408 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 29,181 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,738 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,723 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 23,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 23,316 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,359 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,221 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 17,221 miles

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

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

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
Full Daihatsu Charade reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ05 SCX is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WJ05 SCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ05 SCX?

You can check the full history of WJ05 SCX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ05 SCX registered?

WJ05 SCX is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WJ05 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 SCX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ05 SCX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ05 SCX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.