Daihatsu
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 14 models from 32,018 real MOT tests.
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Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
32,018
Models
14
Years Covered
1990-2014
About Daihatsu Cars
Daihatsu ranks 138th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so Daihatsu owners should budget a bit more for maintenance.
With 14 models across 25 years of data (1990 to 2014), there's a wide spread of 27 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Daihatsu.
Most and Least Reliable Daihatsu Models
The Copen leads the range with a 80% average pass rate from 2,261 tests. At the other end, the Grand Move has the lowest at 53%. A notable proportion of Daihatsu models fall below average pass rates, so researching specific models before buying is particularly important.
Daihatsu Fuel Types
Daihatsu models in our data come in 12 petrol, 4 diesel variants. Both petrol and diesel options are available across the range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices. Insurance not included.
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All Daihatsu Models
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirion | 13 yrs | 70% | 10,921 | Petrol | |
| Terios | 12 yrs | 69% | 7,278 | Petrol, Diesel | |
| Fourtrak | 12 yrs | 73% | 3,694 | Diesel | |
| Copen | 7 yrs | 80% | 2,261 | Petrol | |
| Charade | 8 yrs | 71% | 2,150 | Petrol | |
| Hijet | 14 yrs | 72% | 2,054 | Petrol, Diesel, LP | |
| Materia | 4 yrs | 78% | 1,121 | Petrol | |
| Fieldman | 8 yrs | 72% | 552 | Diesel | |
| Sportrak | 7 yrs | 64% | 538 | Petrol | |
| Cuore | 5 yrs | 68% | 510 | Petrol | |
| Extol | 3 yrs | 69% | 490 | Petrol | |
| Yrv | 4 yrs | 67% | 288 | Petrol | |
| Move | 2 yrs | 73% | 127 | Petrol | |
| Grand Move | 1 yr | 53% | 34 | Petrol |
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