Daihatsu Sportrak
From 468 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 seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 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, body and cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point. The top issue, 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, caused 66 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 seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 66 |
| 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 | 44 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 42 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 25 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 24 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 24 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 21 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 20 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 19 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 19 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.1% of Sportrak failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 6.2% 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.
Daihatsu Sportrak on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 79 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 78. At this rate, roughly 14 years until none remain. Now at 9% of its peak (11,811 in 1997 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 127 | 940 | +1 | -6 | -5 |
| 2025 Q2 | 140 | 932 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2025 Q1 | 132 | 938 | +0 | -26 | -26 |
| 2024 Q4 | 137 | 959 | +0 | -47 | -47 |
| 2024 Q3 | 138 | 1,005 | +0 | -34 | -34 |
| 2024 Q2 | 152 | 1,025 | +0 | -9 | -9 |
| 2024 Q1 | 157 | 1,029 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2023 Q4 | 154 | 1,035 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 61.6% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportraks tested had between 30,129 and 85,797 miles on the clock.
At 63,028 median miles, the Sportrak has 0.056 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 Sportrak MOT pass rate?
The Daihatsu Sportrak has a 64.7% MOT pass rate based on 468 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Daihatsu Sportrak?
The most common MOT failure on the Daihatsu Sportrak is 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, which caused 66 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.
How many Daihatsu Sportraks are on UK roads?
There are 127 Daihatsu Sportraks currently licensed on UK roads, with 940 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Daihatsu Sportrak at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Daihatsu Sportrak is 63,028 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,129 and 85,797 miles.
Buying a used Sportrak?
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 64.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £179 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 43.1% 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.