2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Daihatsu Charade MOT pass rate and common faults

250 MOT tests in 2024. 59.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time59.6%
Failed or needed repairs40.4%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 250 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.4%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension27.2%
  2. Body & chassis19.6%
  3. Lights & electrics16.4%
  4. Brakes14.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  7. Tyres4.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Daihatsu Charade?

In 2024, 59.6% of 2006 Daihatsu Charade cars passed their MOT first time, across 250 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Daihatsu Charade?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Daihatsu Charade reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).