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YK05 VWX

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,764 mi
Last recorded83,764 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 VWX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 83,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 80,998 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 76,211 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 76,211 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal pipe blown (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,677 miles

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

all components under car rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,019 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,945 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 49,803 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 49,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,710 miles

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

nsf abs cable loose

Fail 31 Jan 2015 40,710 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nsf abs cable loose

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,029 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 32,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 29,158 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,926 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,805 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 22,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,396 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,061 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 16,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn unevenly down to 1.6mm

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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YK05 VWX is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK05 VWX, 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 YK05 VWX registered?

YK05 VWX is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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