Daihatsu Charade
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 2,150 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
2,150
Highest Pass Rate
2003 (72%)
Years Covered
8
About the Daihatsu Charade
The Daihatsu Charade was MOT tested 2,150 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (1992 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2003 model has the highest pass rate at 72% from 405 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 68%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
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, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Daihatsu Charade by Year
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Questions about the Daihatsu Charade
Is the Daihatsu Charade reliable?
Across its 8 model years in our data (1992 to 2007), the Daihatsu Charade averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 2,150 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2003 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 72%.
Which year Daihatsu Charade has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2003 Daihatsu Charade has the highest MOT pass rate at 72%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 68%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Daihatsu Charades more reliable?
The Daihatsu Charade has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
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