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YS54 SKD

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

18,781 mi
Last recorded18,781 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 SKD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 18,781 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 18,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler hose/pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 18,203 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))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 17,832 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 17,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 16,857 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 16,857 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" Wiper Blade Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 16,446 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 15,968 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 15,411 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 14,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 14,365 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 14,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 13,155 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 12,151 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 10,989 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 9,854 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 8,693 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 7,270 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 7,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 5,374 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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YS54 SKD is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YS54 SKD, 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 YS54 SKD registered?

YS54 SKD is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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