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WJ05 SCZ

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,258 mi
Last recorded56,258 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 SCZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 56,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2019 52,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,328 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))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 45,849 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 45,839 miles

Emissions not tested tail pipe broken off (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,201 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 43,201 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,360 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 38,360 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 33,277 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near/side/front tyre is on the legal limit and has damaged to the outer side wall

off/side/front tyre is on 2mm tread

rear axle beam bushes are deteriorated and have movment

Fail 24 Jul 2014 33,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs are heavily corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near/side/front tyre is on the legal limit and has damaged to the outer side wall

off/side/front tyre is on 2mm tread

rear axle beam bushes are deteriorated and have movment

Pass 3 Jan 2012 26,940 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,557 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,974 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 17,807 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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WJ05 SCZ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WJ05 SCZ, 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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WJ05 SCZ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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