Daihatsu Materia
From 1,055 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged and brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 65 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 65 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 47 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 39 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 31 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 30 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 30 |
| 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 | 26 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 25 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 23 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 21 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52.2% of Materia failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 13.9% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £136.
Daihatsu Materia on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 53 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 52. At this rate, roughly 11.2 years until none remain. Now at 67% of its peak (873 in 2011 Q1).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 510 | 75 | +0 | -16 | -16 |
| 2025 Q2 | 524 | 77 | +1 | -11 | -10 |
| 2025 Q1 | 533 | 78 | +0 | -10 | -10 |
| 2024 Q4 | 543 | 78 | +0 | -16 | -16 |
| 2024 Q3 | 573 | 64 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2024 Q2 | 585 | 55 | +0 | -5 | -5 |
| 2024 Q1 | 588 | 57 | +0 | -33 | -33 |
| 2023 Q4 | 619 | 59 | +0 | -5 | -5 |
2 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materia | Petrol | 316 | 62% |
| Materia Auto | Petrol | 194 | 38% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 72% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2008 | 73.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2007 | 68.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
Typical mileage
Half of all Materias tested had between 63,133 and 111,674 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 88,046 median miles, the Materia has 0.032 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 Materia MOT pass rate?
The Daihatsu Materia has a 72.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,055 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Daihatsu Materia?
The most common MOT failure on the Daihatsu Materia is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 65 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
How many Daihatsu Materias are on UK roads?
There are 510 Daihatsu Materias currently licensed on UK roads, with 75 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Daihatsu Materia at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Daihatsu Materia is 88,046 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 63,133 and 111,674 miles.
Buying a used Materia?
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 72.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £136 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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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.