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HV55 HCD

2006 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,675 mi
Last recorded123,675 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Charade41,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 HCD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 123,675 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 123,675 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 119,875 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 119,867 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 118,999 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 118,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 116,474 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 116,464 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 114,513 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 113,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm and wearing on outer edge 155 65 13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 113,691 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm and wearing on outer edge 155 65 13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 113,457 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,239 miles

both rear coil springs slight corroded

front to rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2015 102,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear coil springs slight corroded

front to rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2014 84,464 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 84,412 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 69,476 miles

front pads are getting low

Fail 2 Feb 2013 69,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 55,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 41,755 miles

both front tyres worn low

n/s rear tyre worn low

Pass 13 Feb 2010 98,425 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 17,276 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 12 Feb 2009 17,276 miles

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

damage to nearside outer sill

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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HV55 HCD is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV55 HCD, 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 HV55 HCD registered?

HV55 HCD is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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