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WJ05 TVL

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

51,748 mi
Last recorded51,748 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 TVL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 51,748 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 51,743 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Front Headlamps Poor Light Output Along With No Image /Pattern............. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Offside And Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arms Ball Joint Dust Covers Badly Split And Poor Condition............. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front wiper Blades Scrubbing Screen/ Poor Wipe............ (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 47,010 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv Both Front Tyres Getting Worn To Inner And Outer Tracks............. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 47,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust System Corroded And Holed/Leaking............ (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv Both Front Tyres Getting Worn To Inner And Outer Tracks............. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 42,293 miles

Adv Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components............

Fail 25 Mar 2024 42,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint badly worn along with arm being corroded and poor ........... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Adv Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components............

Pass 31 Mar 2023 37,328 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear exhaust rubbers spliting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front discs surface rust

Fail 28 Mar 2023 37,328 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear exhaust rubbers spliting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front discs surface rust

Pass 31 Mar 2020 36,528 miles

exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,364 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,935 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 29,935 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 23 Mar 2017 28,497 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 26,949 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,705 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 19,044 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 19,044 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 16,924 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 16,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside wiper ssplit

Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,071 miles

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

both rear tyres perished in tread ------osf tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,358 miles

Both front tyres getting worn on edges

Rear wiper split

Pass 17 May 2010 13,888 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,043 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 7,823 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,823 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 TVL is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

WJ05 TVL is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is WJ05 TVL safe to buy?

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