2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Daihatsu Charade MOT pass rate and common faults

255 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 255 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.7%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.3%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.1%
  6. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.7%
  7. Spring mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension32.5%
  2. Lights & electrics18.4%
  3. Body & chassis14.9%
  4. Brakes12.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  7. Tyres3.9%
  8. Steering2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Daihatsu Charade?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2005 Daihatsu Charade cars passed their MOT first time, across 255 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Daihatsu Charade?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Daihatsu Charade reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).