Daihatsu Fieldman
From 526 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 and 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. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 72 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 72 |
| 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 | 51 |
| 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 | 43 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 35 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 32 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 32 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 28 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 23 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 22 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 21 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 41.2% of Fieldman failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 20.1% 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 £179.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 56% | 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, 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fieldmans tested had between 84,717 and 156,723 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 117,895 median miles, the Fieldman has 0.027 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 Fieldman MOT pass rate?
The Daihatsu Fieldman has a 67.9% MOT pass rate based on 526 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Daihatsu Fieldman?
The most common MOT failure on the Daihatsu Fieldman is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 72 failures. Other common issues include 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.
What is the typical mileage of a Daihatsu Fieldman at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Daihatsu Fieldman is 117,895 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 84,717 and 156,723 miles.
Buying a used Fieldman?
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 67.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £179 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 41.2% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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