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HJ56 TRV

2006 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,639 mi
Last recorded37,639 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Charade41,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 TRV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 37,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter weeping

Pass 1 Jul 2025 37,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter clip leaking slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2025 37,470 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of rear axle mounting and coil spring upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter clip leaking slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2024 37,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 37,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Slight play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 36,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Slight play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 35,131 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 34,292 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,468 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,440 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 31,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,065 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 30,065 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,467 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded (inner surfaces)

offside rear chassis corroded

slight bind on nearside and offside front brakes

Pass 9 Aug 2013 26,797 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brakes unbalanced

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 8 Aug 2013 26,797 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front brakes unbalanced

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,329 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,016 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,591 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 19,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,574 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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HJ56 TRV is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HJ56 TRV, 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 HJ56 TRV registered?

HJ56 TRV is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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