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T1 AJL

2006 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,695 mi
Last recorded83,695 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Charade41,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 AJL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 83,695 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 83,589 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 83,300 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 83,196 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 82,148 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 82,148 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,629 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 79,135 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,271 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 76,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 74,320 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 72,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,360 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 69,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,032 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,603 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 55,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 51,384 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 51,384 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 (7.1.2)

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 18 Jun 2009 41,763 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 41,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded and scored

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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T1 AJL is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T1 AJL, 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 T1 AJL registered?

T1 AJL is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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