CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF55 WWV

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,064 mi
Last recorded53,064 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 WWV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 53,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 53,053 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 49,674 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 46,679 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 39,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 39,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 33,183 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 May 2020 32,140 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 27,564 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 23,936 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 21,445 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 18,219 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 15,569 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 15,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 13,147 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

off side rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 10,317 miles

front tyres wearing on edges getting low on tread,n/s inner c,v, boot leaking at end,exhaust slight leaks

Pass 14 Jun 2012 8,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

f/tyres wearing on edges+cuts in nearside front,n/s inner c,v, boot end leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2011 6,981 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 6,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 4,555 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 3,332 miles

Nearside rear service brake is slightly slower to come on than offside.

Fail 3 Jul 2009 3,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear service brake is slightly slower to come on than offside.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 3,028 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
Full Daihatsu Charade reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF55 WWV is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YF55 WWV, 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

How do I check the history of YF55 WWV?

You can check the full history of YF55 WWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF55 WWV registered?

YF55 WWV is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is YF55 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF55 WWV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF55 WWV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF55 WWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.