Daihatsu reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 26 of 52 makes
13,068 Daihatsu cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 38.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Daihatsu is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage.
Daihatsu models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daihatsu Terios | 105 | 39.9% | – | 3,716 |
| Daihatsu Sirion | 98 | 39.2% | – | 5,768 |
Daihatsu MOT failure rate by age
What Daihatsu cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 17.3% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 13.9% | ▼ 22% less often |
| Brakes | 10.4% | About average |
| Body and structure | 8.2% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Visibility | 6.5% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 5.6% | About average |
| Tyres | 4.6% | ▼ 27% less often |
| Steering | 3.4% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.9% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 66% less often |
Most common Daihatsu MOT faults
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6% of tests
- Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.3% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2% of tests
- Position lamp: not working3.5% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working3.3% of tests
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are Daihatsu cars reliable?
By MOT results, Daihatsu ranks 26 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 101 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 38.4% of Daihatsu cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Daihatsu?
The Daihatsu Terios, with a score of 105. The lowest-scoring is the Sirion (98).
›What do Daihatsu cars fail their MOT on?
Body and structure: 8.2% of Daihatsu MOTs failed on it, 1.3 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.