Daihatsu Cuore
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 510 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
68%
Total Tests
510
Highest Pass Rate
2002 (72%)
Years Covered
5
About the Daihatsu Cuore
The Daihatsu Cuore was MOT tested 510 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (1998 to 2002), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 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 2002 model has the highest pass rate at 72% from 109 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 64%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
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, 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 Cuore by Year
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Questions about the Daihatsu Cuore
Is the Daihatsu Cuore reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (1998 to 2002), the Daihatsu Cuore averages a 68% MOT pass rate, from 510 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2002 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 72%.
Which year Daihatsu Cuore has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2002 Daihatsu Cuore has the highest MOT pass rate at 72%, while the 1999 model has the lowest at 64%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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