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YT55 YMV

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

77,110 mi
Last recorded77,110 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 YMV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 77,110 miles

both front coil spring corroded

osr tyre cracked on outer edge

Fail 12 Jun 2026 77,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front coil spring corroded

osr tyre cracked on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2025 72,233 miles

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

both front coil spring corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 70,768 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 70,768 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 69,153 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front top strut mounts noisy on rotation

Fail 10 Jul 2023 69,153 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front top strut mounts noisy on rotation

Pass 12 Jul 2022 67,287 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 67,286 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 65,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 64,400 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 62,522 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 62,520 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 59,963 miles

Rear age cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2018 59,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s n/s (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear age cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2017 56,984 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe mounting area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,576 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 53,576 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,721 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,400 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 42,203 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,071 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,538 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 31,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,615 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,368 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2009 24,368 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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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YT55 YMV is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Blue 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 YT55 YMV, 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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YT55 YMV is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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