Daihatsu Cuore
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 510 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
68%
Total Tests
510
Best Year
1998 (75%)
Years Covered
5
About the Daihatsu Cuore
The Daihatsu Cuore has been tested 510 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (1998 to 2002), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 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 1998 model is the most reliable with a 75% pass rate from 99 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 64%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The DAIHATSU CUORE has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 68,204 miles, while the newest (2002) averages 70,400 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 Cuore by Year
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