Daihatsu Cuore
From 455 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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 transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated. 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 75 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 | 75 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 31 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 26 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 24 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 24 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 20 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 19 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 18 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 17 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 17 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 63.1% of Cuore failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 14.4% 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 £231.
Daihatsu Cuore on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 43 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 43. At this rate, roughly 9.1 years until none remain. Now at 7.4% of its peak (5,416 in 2004 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 151 | 249 | +0 | -9 | -9 |
| 2025 Q2 | 162 | 247 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2025 Q1 | 165 | 248 | +0 | -10 | -10 |
| 2024 Q4 | 173 | 250 | +0 | -20 | -20 |
| 2024 Q3 | 183 | 260 | +0 | -14 | -14 |
| 2024 Q2 | 191 | 266 | +0 | -11 | -11 |
| 2024 Q1 | 205 | 263 | +0 | -10 | -10 |
| 2023 Q4 | 219 | 259 | +0 | -15 | -15 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 62.2% | 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cuores tested had between 43,217 and 73,007 miles on the clock.
At 57,589 median miles, the Cuore has 0.062 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Daihatsu models
| Daihatsu Sirion | 68.1% |
| Daihatsu Terios | 68.3% |
| Daihatsu Fourtrak | 67.5% |
| Daihatsu Charade | 65.5% |
| Daihatsu Copen | 77.1% |
Common questions
What is the Daihatsu Cuore MOT pass rate?
The Daihatsu Cuore has a 64.4% MOT pass rate based on 455 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Daihatsu Cuore?
The most common MOT failure on the Daihatsu Cuore 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 75 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
How many Daihatsu Cuores are on UK roads?
There are 151 Daihatsu Cuores currently licensed on UK roads, with 249 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Daihatsu Cuore at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Daihatsu Cuore is 57,589 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 43,217 and 73,007 miles.
Buying a used Cuore?
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 64.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £231 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 63.1% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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