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YC05 DYF

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,849 mi
Last recorded49,849 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 DYF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2022 49,849 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested no pedal and no fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wrong size (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 49,489 miles

drag at o/s/r brake

front brake pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

n/s wiper wrong size

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2020 49,489 miles

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

drag at o/s/r brake

front brake pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

n/s wiper wrong size

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 47,392 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 30 May 2018 43,690 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,365 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,888 miles

Nearside front tyre 2mm

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2014 34,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2014 34,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on gearbox mounting x member

Pass 18 Jun 2013 32,721 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 32,721 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,304 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,683 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,365 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 23,354 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,520 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,028 miles

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

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

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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YC05 DYF is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YC05 DYF, 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 YC05 DYF registered?

YC05 DYF is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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