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WR55 EES

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,827 mi
Last recorded73,827 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 EES
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,827 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside mirror taped up

Pass 19 Sep 2023 72,720 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank filler and breather pipes corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg above axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 72,720 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11" standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fuel tank filler and breather pipes corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg above axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 71,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 67,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,946 miles

light corrosion through out chassis

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fuel tank corroded around filler pipe

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,719 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

chassis has slight corrosion through out

Fail 11 Sep 2017 61,719 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

Offside Battery insecure clamp loose (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

chassis has slight corrosion through out

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,160 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,019 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 51,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,432 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 49,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

All front brake components badly corroded.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,741 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,250 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Nov 2009 23,250 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,168 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 14,734 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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WR55 EES is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WR55 EES, 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 WR55 EES registered?

WR55 EES is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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