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YX55 UJL

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,556 mi
Last recorded50,556 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 UJL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 50,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Heavy corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 47,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to outer sills

very heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underside(coated in underseal)

Fail 27 Jun 2025 47,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

heavy surface corrosion to outer sills

very heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underside(coated in underseal)

Pass 21 Jun 2024 46,671 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

VERY HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO VEHICLE UNDERSIDE

Fail 21 Jun 2024 46,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB INC FITTED AND POLISH (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced POLISH REQUIRED (4.1.4 (a))

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

VERY HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO VEHICLE UNDERSIDE

Pass 22 Jun 2023 45,602 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion to all suspension components

heavy surface corrosion to both outer sills

heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underside(mostly covered in underseal)

Fail 20 Jun 2023 45,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced polish and or bulb (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to all suspension components

heavy surface corrosion to both outer sills

heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underside(mostly covered in underseal)

Pass 21 Jun 2022 34,417 miles

All front suspension components corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 22,779 miles

under seal applied

Pass 12 Aug 2020 21,222 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 19,841 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 19,835 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 19,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 19,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded font to rear, near rear flexi both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 18,361 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to and from both rear flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 17,657 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front discs pitting

Pass 13 Aug 2015 17,657 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front discs pitting

Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,444 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 15,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 13,716 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 12,501 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 11,091 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 10,121 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 8,779 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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YX55 UJL is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX55 UJL, 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 YX55 UJL registered?

YX55 UJL is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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