Daihatsu Charade
From 2,201 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 226 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 226 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 147 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 87 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 75 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 75 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 75 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 68 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 60 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 53 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 51 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 46.8% of Charade failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 21.6% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £191.
Daihatsu Charade on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 223 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 223. At this rate, roughly 7.1 years until none remain. Now at 6.9% of its peak (22,917 in 1994 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 927 | 658 | +0 | -63 | -63 |
| 2025 Q2 | 989 | 659 | +0 | -48 | -48 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,014 | 682 | +0 | -46 | -46 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,080 | 662 | +0 | -66 | -66 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,140 | 668 | +0 | -50 | -50 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,187 | 671 | +0 | -26 | -26 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,212 | 672 | +0 | -55 | -55 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,266 | 673 | +1 | -52 | -51 |
6 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charade El | Gas | 250 | 29% |
| Charade Sl | Petrol | 172 | 20% |
| Charade El Auto | Petrol | 135 | 16% |
| Charade Sl Auto | Petrol | 122 | 14% |
| Charade | Diesel | 114 | 13% |
| Charade Auto | Petrol | 69 | 8% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 65.2% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2005 | 64.7% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2004 | 65.3% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2003 | 65.6% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Charades tested had between 45,443 and 79,852 miles on the clock.
At 64,740 median miles, the Charade has 0.053 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Daihatsu models
| Daihatsu Sirion | 68.1% |
| Daihatsu Terios | 68.3% |
| Daihatsu Fourtrak | 67.5% |
| Daihatsu Copen | 77.1% |
| Daihatsu Hijet | 65.8% |
Common questions
What is the Daihatsu Charade MOT pass rate?
The Daihatsu Charade has a 65.5% MOT pass rate based on 2,201 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Daihatsu Charade?
The most common MOT failure on the Daihatsu Charade is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 226 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Daihatsu Charades are on UK roads?
There are 927 Daihatsu Charades currently licensed on UK roads, with 658 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Daihatsu Charade at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Daihatsu Charade is 64,740 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 45,443 and 79,852 miles.
Buying a used Charade?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 65.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £191 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 46.8% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.