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DG55 BFO

2006 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,598 mi
Last recorded69,598 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Charade41,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BFO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 69,598 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 69,598 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,365 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 60,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 53,615 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 53,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 45,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,327 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 41,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 36,730 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 28,907 miles

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot slight leak of grease at clip

offside inner cv boot slight leak of grease at clip

Pass 6 Jun 2017 18,123 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 16,222 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 13,676 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 11,643 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 9,709 miles

corrosion to exhaust. rear pipe.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 8,695 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 7,163 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 6,155 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 5,275 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 3,774 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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DG55 BFO is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG55 BFO, 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 DG55 BFO registered?

DG55 BFO is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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