Daihatsu YRV

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 288 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

67%

Total Tests

288

Model Years

2001 to 2004

Years Covered

About the Daihatsu YRV

The Daihatsu YRV was MOT tested 288 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2001 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 67%. That's 15 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.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 68,956 miles, while the newest (2004) averages 77,524 miles.

Compared to the Daihatsu brand average of 71%, the YRV is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Daihatsu models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1298cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,353

Per month£196/mo

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.

Full 2004 details

How reliable is the Daihatsu YRV?

vs average of all models-15% (82% avg)

vs Daihatsu brand average-4% (71% avg)

Daihatsu YRV by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2004	64%	89	77,524 mi
2003	70%	63	83,746 mi
2002	75%	63	76,086 mi
2001	60%	73	68,956 mi

Questions about the Daihatsu YRV

Is the Daihatsu YRV reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (2001 to 2004), the Daihatsu YRV averages a 67% MOT pass rate, from 288 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.