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YY05 LYZ

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,788 mi
Last recorded53,788 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 LYZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 53,788 miles

Nearside Front repair made covered in underseal

Fail 2 Aug 2024 53,757 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 49,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside has heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 49,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside has heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 44,566 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 44,566 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 42,874 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 42,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 41,611 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 41,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 39,168 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

alll front and rear suspension area and components coverd with underseal

Fail 22 Jun 2020 39,167 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

alll front and rear suspension area and components coverd with underseal

Pass 24 Jun 2019 34,240 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 30,004 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 27,419 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,973 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 25,973 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,899 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,758 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,916 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,164 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,055 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 14,396 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 12,576 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 10,626 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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YY05 LYZ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YY05 LYZ, 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 YY05 LYZ registered?

YY05 LYZ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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