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GY06 NCJ

2006 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,903 mi
Last recorded137,903 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Charade41,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 NCJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 137,903 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 137,728 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 128,147 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 128,108 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 119,591 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 114,856 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Fail 7 Mar 2022 112,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 4 Mar 2021 106,983 miles

brake pedal has a lot of travel requires attention

Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,818 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 101,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 93,865 miles

exhaust tatty at joint

Fail 26 Feb 2019 93,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust tatty at joint

Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,134 miles

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST

Fail 21 Feb 2018 86,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 87% DISCS IN POOR CONDITION (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST

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

Rear BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,100 miles

LONG FOOT BRAKE?

N/S/F & O/S/R TYRES VERY PERISHED

Fail 16 Feb 2017 79,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F & O/S/R TYRES VERY PERISHED

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,169 miles

TYRES PERISHED

Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,414 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,532 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,410 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm tread depth & nearly bald on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2010 11,172 miles

slight grease leaking from both inner drive shaft cv joints

Pass 23 Feb 2009 610 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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GY06 NCJ is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GY06 NCJ, 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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GY06 NCJ is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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