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WJ05 TDU

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,183 mi
Last recorded31,183 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 TDU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 31,183 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 31,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 30,260 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 29,528 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 28,733 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 27,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 26,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 26,250 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 25,338 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 23,895 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,326 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 22,326 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,497 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 17,188 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,617 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,600 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 9,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 7,785 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 5,963 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 5,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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WJ05 TDU is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 TDU, 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

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What year was WJ05 TDU registered?

WJ05 TDU is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is WJ05 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 TDU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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