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

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75.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.3%

vs Daihatsu Avg

5

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Daihatsu Materia — MOT Reliability Overview

The Daihatsu Materia has an average MOT pass rate of 75.9%, which is 3.3 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 Materia on the road.

The most common reasons a Daihatsu Materia fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Materia 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 Materia, 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 Materia performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 52 vehicles

82.7%Good
Daihatsu average: 72.6%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

14.8%

2009

Based on 416 vehicles

75.2%Good
Daihatsu average: 72.6%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

23.2%

2008

Based on 661 vehicles

71.7%Average
Daihatsu average: 72.6%
Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

21.3%

2007

Based on 467 vehicles

71.3%Average
Daihatsu average: 72.6%
Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

19.0%

0

Based on 826 vehicles

78.7%Good
Daihatsu average: 72.6%
Mileage at 5yr

88k mi

Top MOT Failures — Daihatsu Materia

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

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

5.8%
2

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

5.4%
3

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

4.2%
4

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.3%
5

A tyre seriously damaged

2.5%
Daihatsu Materia Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside

3.8%

Nearside

1.9%

Front Nearside

1.9%

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 Charade

64.9% 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 Materia

Daihatsu Materia — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Daihatsu Materia MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Daihatsu Materia?
The average MOT pass rate for the Daihatsu Materia is 75.9% 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 Materia?
The most common MOT failures on the Daihatsu Materia are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (5.8%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (5.4%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (4.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Daihatsu Materia reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 75.9%, the Daihatsu Materia is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Daihatsu Materia?
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 Materia?
Typical mileage for the Daihatsu Materia: 87,517 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Materia to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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