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WV55 JVR

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,601 mi
Last recorded66,601 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 JVR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 66,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 63,839 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 59,168 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 49,386 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 44,210 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 41,726 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 37,281 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 33,087 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 33,081 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,001 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 20,188 miles

front wiper blades deteriorating but clearing screen

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 16,838 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perished on inner side wall

Pass 19 Jul 2013 12,499 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 65,534 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 9,934 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 5,918 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 5,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 2,748 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 2,441 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 1,908 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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WV55 JVR is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WV55 JVR, 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 WV55 JVR registered?

WV55 JVR is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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