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Daihatsu Charade reliability by build year

Coverage 2011-20131 named generationHatchbackPETROL

We've only got 369 MOT tests for Daihatsu Charades built around 2004 (21 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

Daihatsu Charade built around 2004: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Daihatsu Charades built around 2004 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

Check a Daihatsu Charade by number plate

Key figure

Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Daihatsu Charade's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Pre

Older models (before 2005)

PETROL

33.9% fail rate, built around 2004 (21 years old)

Likely between 29.2% and 38.8%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.1%)

From 369 MOT tests at this ageLimited data

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Daihatsu Charade.

See every build year for the Daihatsu Charade

By age

Daihatsu Charade fail rate by age

This chart combines every Daihatsu Charade ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
16937.3%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
29032.1%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
31129.3%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
36933.9%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
9230.4%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
10227.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 18 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 21-year-old Daihatsu Charades

These issues come from 21-year-old Daihatsu Charades, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    34.7%
    Advisory: 180Fail: 34 (16% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    15.4%
    Advisory: 89Fail: 1 (1% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    14.1%
    Advisory: 70Fail: 10 (13% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    13.6%
    Advisory: 54Fail: 13 (19% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    13.3%
    Advisory: 59Fail: 6 (9% of the times it was found)

Based on 369 MOT tests on 21-year-old Daihatsu Charades, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 21-year-old Daihatsu Charades notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension37%
  2. Body & structure + Suspension29%
  3. Other + Suspension28%
  4. Lighting + Suspension23%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 256 MOT tests on Daihatsu Charade cars built around 2004 (21 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Daihatsu Charade.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Daihatsu Charade name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Vauxhall Agila

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    30%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.5%
    Dangerous
    9.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    Lower fail rate: 30.0%, against 33.9% for the Daihatsu Charade, both built around 2004.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,409 MOT tests on cars built around 2004

  2. 2

    Volkswagen Lupo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    10.6%
    Dangerous
    6.2%

    No clear edge over the Daihatsu Charade on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,177 MOT tests on cars built around 2004

  3. 3

    Suzuki Ignis

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    31.7%

    Lower fail rate: 31.7%, against 33.9% for the Daihatsu Charade, both built around 2004.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,194 MOT tests on cars built around 2004

  4. 4

    Ford Fiesta

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    33%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.1%
    Dangerous
    6.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    91.7%

    No clear edge over the Daihatsu Charade on these figures.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    20,548 MOT tests on cars built around 2004

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2004 (21 years old), the Daihatsu Charade across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly more often than typical for this age. This is based on 369 21-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Daihatsu Charade ever sold: 1,333 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2004 (21 years old): 369 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.