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WP05 LHR

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,249 mi
Last recorded57,249 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 LHR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 57,249 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 57,249 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 55,345 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 52,430 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 52,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 May 2023 49,225 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 49,180 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 45,036 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 40,162 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 37,062 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 37,062 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 35,268 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 33,261 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 31,150 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 27,929 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 24,458 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,373 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 18,535 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 15,540 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 15,540 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 12,236 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 9,043 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 5,933 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 4,664 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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WP05 LHR is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WP05 LHR, 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 WP05 LHR registered?

WP05 LHR is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is WP05 LHR safe to buy?

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