Daihatsu Charade
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 2,150 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
2,150
Best Year
1994 (81%)
Years Covered
8
About the Daihatsu Charade
The Daihatsu Charade has been tested 2,150 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (1992 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1994 model is the most reliable with a 81% pass rate from 32 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 60%. With a 21 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The DAIHATSU CHARADE has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1992) averages 49,867 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 56,514 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Daihatsu Charade by Year
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