Daihatsu Extol
From 465 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, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. 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 98 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 | 98 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 31 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 28 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 21 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 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 | 15 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 14 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 14 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 14 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 61.1% of Extol failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 11.7% 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 £215.
Daihatsu Extol on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 38 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 38. At this rate, roughly 11.2 years until none remain. Now at 37.3% of its peak (1,086 in 2007 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 225 | 180 | +0 | -7 | -7 |
| 2025 Q2 | 226 | 186 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2025 Q1 | 221 | 190 | +0 | -11 | -11 |
| 2024 Q4 | 235 | 187 | +0 | -20 | -20 |
| 2024 Q3 | 250 | 192 | +0 | -14 | -14 |
| 2024 Q2 | 265 | 191 | +0 | -17 | -17 |
| 2024 Q1 | 274 | 199 | +0 | -14 | -14 |
| 2023 Q4 | 288 | 199 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 66.1% | 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, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2005 | 67% | 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, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Extols tested had between 60,585 and 102,493 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 78,400 median miles, the Extol has 0.044 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 Extol MOT pass rate?
The Daihatsu Extol has a 65.6% MOT pass rate based on 465 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Daihatsu Extol?
The most common MOT failure on the Daihatsu Extol 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 98 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
How many Daihatsu Extols are on UK roads?
There are 225 Daihatsu Extols currently licensed on UK roads, with 180 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Daihatsu Extol at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Daihatsu Extol is 78,400 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 60,585 and 102,493 miles.
Buying a used Extol?
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 65.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £215 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 61.1% 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.