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WJ05 SXS

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,230 mi
Last recorded91,230 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 SXS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 91,230 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 75,096 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 75,092 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 69,807 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,283 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,784 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,163 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,757 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,269 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 56,397 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,827 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,704 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 SXS 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 80%.

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 SXS, 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 WJ05 SXS registered?

WJ05 SXS is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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