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FY56 GNX

2006 Daihatsu Extol

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,831 mi
Last recorded80,831 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Extol59,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 GNX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 80,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 77,504 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 74,398 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 71,126 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,376 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,174 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,194 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member under radiator (2.4.A.3)

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant leak from water pump

rear cross member behind rear bumper heavily corroded, not within a prescribed area

Fail 12 Jul 2017 62,194 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member under radiator (2.4.A.3)

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant leak from water pump

rear cross member behind rear bumper heavily corroded, not within a prescribed area

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,249 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 57,249 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,829 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel flap missing

signs of oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 56,824 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel flap missing

signs of oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,272 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

near side rear tyre valve cracked

off side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Sep 2014 53,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

near side rear tyre valve cracked

off side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,410 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,384 miles

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

offside wiper split

Fail 12 Sep 2012 43,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside wiper split

Fail 12 Sep 2011 37,708 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 35,669 miles

some play in steering column mounting

Fail 7 May 2010 30,425 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 30,425 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,115 miles

slight play in steering column

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Extol?

Based on 16,050 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,651
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 608
brake binding 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 361
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 350
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 313
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FY56 GNX is a 2006 Daihatsu Extol in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Daihatsu Extol models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 59,520 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 Extol fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 608 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY56 GNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Extol typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Daihatsu Extol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY56 GNX registered?

FY56 GNX is a 2006 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is FY56 GNX safe to buy?

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