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WM05 BFL

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,641 mi
Last recorded99,641 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 BFL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 99,641 miles

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 98,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from gearbox when clutch pedal pushed down

Fail 12 Aug 2014 98,601 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

noise from gearbox when clutch pedal pushed down

Fail 3 Aug 2013 82,379 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both axle bushes slightly perished

centre stop light in-op

engine management light on

grease around nearside front inner cv gaitor

offside front top shock absorber bearing becoming stiff

Pass 3 Aug 2013 82,379 miles

both axle bushes slightly perished

centre stop light in-op

engine management light on

grease around nearside front inner cv gaitor

offside front top shock absorber bearing becoming stiff

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise footbrake travel, may need adjustment or repair asap..

battery loose.

centre stop inop.

mil light on.

rear tyres;very badly perished,and worn low on edges,advise replacement asap.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 67,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise footbrake travel, may need adjustment or repair asap..

battery loose.

centre stop inop.

mil light on.

rear tyres;very badly perished,and worn low on edges,advise replacement asap.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,054 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres cracking/ feathering

Center rear stop lamp inop / disconnected

Fail 9 Aug 2011 55,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres cracking/ feathering

Center rear stop lamp inop / disconnected

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,346 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 32,289 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,953 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WM05 BFL is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM05 BFL, 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 WM05 BFL registered?

WM05 BFL is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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