Daihatsu Charade MOT pass rate
63.1% of 1,841 Daihatsu Charade MOT tests pass.
At 63.1%, the Charade passes slightly less often than the average across all Daihatsu models (66.9%).
The Daihatsu Charade passes 63.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 63.1% | 1,838 | 62,864 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Daihatsu Charade
The most common reason the Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT is suspension — present in 74.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 74.7% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 40.8% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 36.8% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Brakes | 34.5% | Excessively corroded |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 21.9% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Visibility | 18.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 11.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 4.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.9% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.2% | Insecure |
Related Daihatsu models
- Daihatsu Sirion — 66.0% pass rate
- Daihatsu Terios — 64.8% pass rate
- Daihatsu Fourtrak — 68.3% pass rate
- Daihatsu Copen — 76.4% pass rate
- Daihatsu Hijet — 67.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Daihatsu Charade?
- 63.1% of Daihatsu Charade MOT tests pass, based on 1,841 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Daihatsu Charade?
- The most common reason the Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT is suspension — present in 74.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength".
- Does this show the Daihatsu Charade's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Daihatsu service history guide for how to check and keep one.