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CU56 KAX

2006 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,625 mi
Last recorded68,625 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Charade41,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 KAX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 68,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 68,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 61,896 miles

Front coil springs slightly corroded

Front front suspension arms corroded slightly

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear coil springs corroded slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,768 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 56,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 51,565 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 51,565 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,385 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 43,379 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,369 miles

front discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 32,447 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 32,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,394 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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CU56 KAX is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU56 KAX, 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 CU56 KAX registered?

CU56 KAX is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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