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WR55 WMA

2006 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,628 mi
Last recorded73,628 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Charade41,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 WMA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 73,628 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 72,271 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 69,099 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 66,140 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 64,228 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,224 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 63,224 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe to center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 60,141 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 55,610 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 51,561 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge close to limit

Pass 27 Jan 2015 41,014 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 27 Jan 2015 41,014 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,113 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,769 miles

n/s/front tyre 2mm

Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,395 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,216 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,788 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,444 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 17,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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WR55 WMA is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade in Purple 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 WR55 WMA, 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 WR55 WMA registered?

WR55 WMA is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is WR55 WMA safe to buy?

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