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RK56 VPA

2006 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,329 mi
Last recorded34,329 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Charade41,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 VPA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 34,329 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 33,415 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 32,537 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 31,451 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 30,340 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 29,345 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 28,472 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 27,251 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 25,952 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 25,952 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,479 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,758 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 21,017 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 19,438 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 19,438 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,835 miles

engine management warning lamp indicating fault

Fail 14 Sep 2011 15,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,931 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 14,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,374 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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RK56 VPA is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RK56 VPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK56 VPA registered?

RK56 VPA is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is RK56 VPA safe to buy?

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