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WU07 VAD

2007 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,373 mi
Last recorded21,373 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Daihatsu Charade35,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 VAD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 21,373 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 21,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust bracket also broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 20,198 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 18,953 miles

Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust - back box/pipe corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 18,953 miles

Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust - back box/pipe corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 17,957 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 17,332 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 17,000 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 16,298 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 15,455 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 15,439 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 14,205 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 13,419 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 12,473 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 12,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 11,199 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 11,197 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 9,496 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 30 May 2012 8,517 miles

Advise offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,850 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 6,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 5,819 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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WU07 VAD is a 2007 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WU07 VAD, 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 WU07 VAD registered?

WU07 VAD is a 2007 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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