Daihatsu Materia
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 1,121 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
1,121
Best Year
2010 (87%)
Years Covered
4
How reliable is the Daihatsu Materia?
Daihatsu Materia by Year
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About the Daihatsu Materia
The Daihatsu Materia has been tested 1,121 times in 2024 MOT data across 4 model years (2007 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2010 model is the most reliable with a 87% pass rate from 31 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 72%. The 15 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer DAIHATSU MATERIAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 100,348 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 80,411 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Daihatsu brand average of 71%, the Materia performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Daihatsu range.
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