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EX56 MGY

2006 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,948 mi
Last recorded41,948 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Charade41,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 MGY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 41,948 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 41,946 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 37,067 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 33,751 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 29,085 miles

Slight leak noted from N/S/F Inner C/V Boot

Slight movement noted in N/S/F Upper shock mount

Fail 15 Nov 2022 29,085 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight leak noted from N/S/F Inner C/V Boot

Slight movement noted in N/S/F Upper shock mount

Pass 1 Dec 2021 23,766 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Slight leak from N/S inner C/V Boot

Fail 1 Dec 2021 23,766 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight leak from N/S inner C/V Boot

Pass 8 Dec 2020 22,784 miles

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 21,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and chassis (undersealed) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 21,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and chassis (undersealed) (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 18,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 16,891 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,234 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 13,614 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 12,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 11,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 9,689 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,054 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 6,985 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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EX56 MGY is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX56 MGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX56 MGY registered?

EX56 MGY is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 3 September 2006.

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