2006 Daihatsu Extol 1.3L Petrol · GV06 AZC

The vehicle currently presents a state of uncertain roadworthiness following a failed inspection on 15 January 2026 at 1129,644 miles. While the previous three years showed a clean record, the most recent failure without recorded defects suggests a potential administrative error or a specific mechanical failure that has not been fully documented. The maintenance trend appears stable from 2023 through early 2025, but the recent failure indicates the vehicle requires immediate attention before it can be considered roadworthy again. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between January 2023 and January 2024, the car covered 6,966 miles, followed by a slightly smaller gap of 6,763 miles between January 2024 and early 2025. The 6,085 miles recorded between the January 2025 pass and the January 2026 failure show a consistent usage level, which generally reduces the risk of excessive drivetrain wear but increases the likelihood of age-related degradation in rubber and plastic components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis for structural integrity issues, as the vehicle is twenty years old. Despite the low mileage, age-related corrosion often manifests in the sills, suspension mounting points, and exhaust heat shields. The buyer should specifically check the braking system for seized calipers or perished brake hoses, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from components seizing up. Given the recent failure, verifying the condition of the suspension bushes and exhaust emissions is essential to ensure no hidden mechanical faults were overlooked during the last test.