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YX05 VUA

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,548 mi
Last recorded91,548 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 VUA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 91,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 83,268 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 83,268 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 62,824 miles

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))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 62,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 57,270 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 57,270 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,257 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 53,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,965 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 47,286 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,960 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,827 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,508 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,967 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,695 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 30,623 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,715 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,470 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,046 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,824 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,503 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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YX05 VUA is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Purple 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 YX05 VUA, 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 YX05 VUA registered?

YX05 VUA is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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