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DY56 GKV

2006 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

25,278 mi
Last recorded25,278 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Charade41,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 GKV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 25,278 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 25,275 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 23,322 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 21,592 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 21,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction O2 sensor heater circuit bank 1 sensor 1 (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 19,596 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 17,949 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 16,744 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 14,549 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 11,056 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 7,901 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 4,930 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 4,610 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 4,610 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 4,157 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 4,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 3,818 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 3,365 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 3,365 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 2,770 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 2,211 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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DY56 GKV is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DY56 GKV, 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 DY56 GKV registered?

DY56 GKV is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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