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WJ05 SXH

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

59,313 mi
Last recorded59,313 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 SXH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 59,313 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2026 59,280 miles

Offside Rear Upper Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 58,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 57,688 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 56,106 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 55,213 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 May 2022 55,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ribbed belt damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2021 52,954 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 50,957 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,603 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 48,387 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp bulb out?

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised replace pads! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 48,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp bulb out?

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised replace pads! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamps not working!

Pass 10 May 2017 45,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised replace! (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge! Advised replace. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 45,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall splits! also tyre low on pressure. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised replace! (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge! Advised replace. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 42,384 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 42,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2015 36,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing

rear no plate damaged

Pass 1 May 2015 36,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing

rear no plate damaged

Pass 1 May 2014 31,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs corroding

Fail 1 May 2014 31,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs corroding

Pass 10 May 2013 25,696 miles

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

front discs wearing

Fail 10 May 2013 25,696 miles

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

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

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

front discs wearing

Pass 25 May 2012 47,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 May 2011 14,460 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW AND DISCS VERY BADLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMITS AND VERY BADLY ON EDGES

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 14,460 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW AND DISCS VERY BADLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMITS AND VERY BADLY ON EDGES

Pass 6 May 2010 47,380 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 4,898 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 3,286 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 SXH is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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