Daihatsu Extol
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 490 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
69%
Total Tests
490
Highest Pass Rate
2006 (69%)
Years Covered
3
About the Daihatsu Extol
The Daihatsu Extol was MOT tested 490 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2004 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 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 2006 model has the highest pass rate at 69% from 204 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 68%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 90,989 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 84,669 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 Extol by Year
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Questions about the Daihatsu Extol
Is the Daihatsu Extol reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2004 to 2006), the Daihatsu Extol averages a 69% MOT pass rate, from 490 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2006 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 69%.
Which year Daihatsu Extol has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 Daihatsu Extol has the highest MOT pass rate at 69%, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 68%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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