Daihatsu Charade MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Daihatsu Charade. Check any Charade by registration number below.

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72.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.3%

vs Daihatsu Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Daihatsu Charade — MOT Reliability Overview

The Daihatsu Charade has an average MOT pass rate of 72.9%, which is 0.3 percentage points above the Daihatsu brand average of 72.6%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Charade on the road.

The most common reasons a Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Charade for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Daihatsu Charade, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Daihatsu Charade performs at MOT across different model years.

2007

Based on 151 vehicles

64.9%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

21.0%

2006

Based on 614 vehicles

66.6%Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

20.1%

2005

Based on 646 vehicles

62.4%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

28.8%

2004

Based on 912 vehicles

60.6%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

29.9%

2003

Based on 613 vehicles

63.8%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

22.0%

2000

Based on 39 vehicles

46.2%Poor

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

25.0%

1999

Based on 115 vehicles

84.3%Good

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Mileage at 10yr

144k mi

1998

Based on 112 vehicles

92.0%Excellent

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Mileage at 10yr

123k mi

1997

Based on 183 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.7%

1996

Based on 40 vehicles

47.5%Poor

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

33.3%

1995

Based on 126 vehicles

86.5%Excellent

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

1994

Based on 38 vehicles

81.6%Good

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1993

Based on 142 vehicles

86.6%Excellent

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

1992

Based on 43 vehicles

62.8%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

35.5%

1991

Based on 74 vehicles

91.9%Excellent

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

1990

Based on 65 vehicles

78.5%Good

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

0

Based on 1,861 vehicles

70.8%Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Mileage at 5yr

62k mi

Top MOT Failures — Daihatsu Charade

The most common reasons a Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

5.0%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

3.7%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.7%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.5%

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.0%

Daihatsu Charade Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

13.9%

Front Offside

9.9%

Nearside

7.9%

Other Daihatsu Models

Compare MOT reliability across Daihatsu models.

Daihatsu Cuore

88.7% pass rate

Daihatsu Atrai7

75.0% pass rate

Daihatsu Fourtrak

82.2% pass rate

Daihatsu Hijet

58.5% pass rate

Daihatsu Sportrak

57.6% pass rate

Daihatsu Terios

54.2% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Daihatsu Charade

Daihatsu Charade — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Daihatsu Charade MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Daihatsu Charade?

The average MOT pass rate for the Daihatsu Charade is 72.9% compared to the Daihatsu average of 72.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

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

The most common MOT failures on the Daihatsu Charade are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (5.0%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (3.7%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (3.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Daihatsu Charade reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 72.9%, the Daihatsu Charade is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Daihatsu Charade?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Daihatsu Charade?

Typical mileage for the Daihatsu Charade: 144,445 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Charade to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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