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AF56 RWJ

2006 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,528 mi
Last recorded91,528 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Charade41,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 RWJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2022 91,528 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2021 83,665 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 74,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 74,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 67,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 67,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 155/65t13 on o/s/f n/s/f 155/70t13 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Dec 2018 63,208 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,301 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both Side (2.4.G.2)

Engine Light On

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front Both Side Has Slightly Wheel Binding

Front Both Side Wishbone Bushes Are deteriorated

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle Both Side Bushes Are Deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 27 Oct 2017 58,301 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both Side (2.4.G.2)

Engine Light On

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front Both Side Has Slightly Wheel Binding

Front Both Side Wishbone Bushes Are deteriorated

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle Both Side Bushes Are Deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,010 miles

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust System Are Corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,345 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothside (2.4.G.4e)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 48,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,459 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Oct 2012 46,315 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 43,645 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 43,645 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,807 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 31,524 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,032 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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AF56 RWJ is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2006 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,144 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 AF56 RWJ, 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 20 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF56 RWJ registered?

AF56 RWJ is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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