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SN56 BWE

2006 Daihatsu Extol

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,491 mi
Last recorded109,491 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Extol59,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 BWE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 109,491 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 109,491 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 108,146 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 106,415 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 104,818 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 104,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 100,634 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 100,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 96,098 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 96,098 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 95,964 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2020 93,613 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 89,143 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 89,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch becoming corroded but not considered to be structural

Rear cross member / chassis becoming corroded but not considered to be structural

Pass 10 Feb 2017 74,743 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch becoming corroded

rear cross member corroded but not considered to be structural

Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,378 miles

Nearside Front inner arch becoming corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear cross member corroded but not structural

Fail 25 Feb 2016 70,349 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front inner arch becoming corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear cross member corroded but not structural

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear cross member rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2014 58,894 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 154,153 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 54,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,314 miles

exhaust been repaired and mounts badly corroded

front brakes worn close to limit

radiator fins deteriorating

slight oil leak

slight play steering rack

some dents and scratches

squeak spinning rear wheels

suspect water pump leak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 52,314 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust been repaired and mounts badly corroded

front discs face edges corroded

radiator fins deteriorating

slight oil leak

slight play steering rack

some dents and scratches

squeak spinning rear wheels

suspect water pump leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,093 miles

couple dents and scratches , slight play sterring rack ball ends

osf tyre 3mm , slight play both rear wheel bearings , radiator fins deteriorated , inner faces of front discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,294 miles

auxiliary belt noise

both front tyres uneven wear? 1657013T/ rearH

exhaust join corroded

front brake discs wear lip & slightly corroded

play steering

various dents scratches

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Extol?

Based on 16,050 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,651
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 608
brake binding 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 361
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 350
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 313
Full Daihatsu Extol reliability report

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SN56 BWE is a 2006 Daihatsu Extol in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Daihatsu Extol models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 59,520 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 Extol fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 608 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN56 BWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Extol typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Daihatsu Extol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SN56 BWE registered?

SN56 BWE is a 2006 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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