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WJ07 VNT

2007 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,212 mi
Last recorded102,212 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Daihatsu Charade35,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 VNT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 102,212 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2026 102,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount 2 x holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 91,536 miles

Offside Front Top mount slight play

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 81,082 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 81,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,481 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 68,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,031 miles

Both front top mounts slight play

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 57,031 miles

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

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

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

Both front top mounts slight play

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 47,413 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 46,191 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 44,363 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 42,692 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 42,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,092 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 41,092 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,272 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

os mirror housing damaged but not excessivly to cause sharp edge

Pass 19 May 2014 35,914 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,374 miles

both rear axle bushes perrished

Fail 8 Jun 2013 32,374 miles

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes perrished

front pads appear low requires full inspection

Pass 28 May 2012 29,850 miles

last part of tailpipe missing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,865 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 18,850 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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WJ07 VNT is a 2007 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 35,689 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 WJ07 VNT, 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 19 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ07 VNT registered?

WJ07 VNT is a 2007 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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