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YF05 WHT

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

46,870 mi
Last recorded46,870 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 WHT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 46,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 45,408 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 45,406 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR HOOLED WITHIN 30CM OF SEAT MOUNTING (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR HOOLED WITHIN 30CM OF SEAT MOUNTING (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 43,637 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 43,637 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced IN WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 41,010 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 41,010 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 38,909 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 38,906 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 36,035 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 36,035 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 32,249 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 32,249 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 26,802 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 26,802 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 19,415 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 19,415 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 14,427 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,837 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 8,948 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 8,161 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 7,284 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 6,291 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 5,495 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 5,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 4,579 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 3,613 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 2,761 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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YF05 WHT is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YF05 WHT, 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 YF05 WHT registered?

YF05 WHT is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is YF05 WHT safe to buy?

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