Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Generic Cracker?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2006 Generic Cracker?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2006 Generic Cracker?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Generic Cracker?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Generic Cracker (2006)

142 real MOT outcomes analysed • 37.6% first-time pass rate

2006 Generic Cracker

CarHunch analysed 142 real MOT records for the 2006 Generic Cracker. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 42.4% below UK average

37.6%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

7,345

typical mileage

5,161–9,605 middle half

8.5%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.54

avg MOT failures per car

over 2.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2006 Generic Cracker

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Generic Cracker vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

5,161

low mileage

7,345

typical

9,605

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Generic Cracker vehicles fall between 5,161 and 9,605 miles.

2006 Generic Cracker — Still on the Road

11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2017 — 61% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2017.

MOT History Averages

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.54

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Generic Cracker

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

18.1%

Steering headbearing has excessive free play
13.8%

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation
12.8%

Steering headbearing has slight free play
12.8%

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation
11.7%

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
11.7%

Headlamp aim too high
10.6%

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
9.6%

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.

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