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VX06 XEU

2006 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,550 mi
Last recorded68,550 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Charade41,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 XEU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 68,550 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 65,700 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 65,685 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,333 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 59,789 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 57,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 53,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2021 53,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN BRAKE PIPE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2020 50,833 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 50,833 miles

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 Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess SUSPECT NOISE FROM O/S/ ENGINE MOUNTING. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported SUPPORTING BRACKET TO CHASSIS, CORRODED AND DETACHED. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,616 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 47,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,886 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 43,859 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,246 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 36,098 miles

Centre Rear Upper high level brake lamp inop

Centre centre exhaust box cracked at front weld but secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,778 miles

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 26,842 miles

n/s inner c v boot leaking grease

Fail 18 Apr 2013 26,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s inner c v boot leaking grease

Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,760 miles

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

slight damage n/s rear inner tyre wall

wiper rubbers split

Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,801 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,508 miles

lubricant leaking from n/s front drive shaft inner c/v.joint gaiter small end

Fail 17 Mar 2009 14,319 miles

Nearside front inner c.v.gaiter leaking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside and Nearside rear shock absorber lower bushes bonding starting to seperate

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,319 miles

Nearside front inner c.v.gaiter leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside and Nearside rear shock absorber lower bushes bonding starting to seperate

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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VX06 XEU is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VX06 XEU, 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 VX06 XEU registered?

VX06 XEU is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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