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PN56 OCJ

2006 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,753 mi
Last recorded83,753 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Charade41,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 OCJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 83,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive whole underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various components corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 75,697 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 70,716 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 70,583 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 70,582 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Mar 2022 70,579 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg at spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 67,702 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 65,054 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 65,004 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 61,260 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 57,184 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,519 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,867 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,687 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,531 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,508 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking but not to ply or cord

offside rear tyre wall cracking but to ply or cord

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,798 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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PN56 OCJ is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PN56 OCJ, 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 PN56 OCJ registered?

PN56 OCJ is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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