MOT data
Daihatsu MOT fail rates by model
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 39,035 MOT tests · Updated
At 16 years, 44.8% of Daihatsu MOT tests ended in a fail (adjusted to typical mileage), against 43.0% for all class 4 vehicles tested at 16 (8,558 MOT tests) [1].
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Each model at its own most tested age, against all class 4 vehicles tested at the same age in the same test year.
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Daihatsu models compared
| Model | Age | Fail rate | vs all (95%) | MOT tests | Problems |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daihatsu Sirion MOT fail rate by age | 16 | 47.5% | +4.6 pts (+2.3 to +6.8 pts) | 5,134 | Daihatsu Sirion common problems |
| Daihatsu Terios MOT fail rate by age | 16 | 40.7% | −2.3 pts (−4.2 to −0.3 pts) | 3,424 | Daihatsu Terios common problems |
Daihatsu MOT fail rate by first-use year
All Daihatsu models together, each first-use year against all class 4 vehicles tested at the same ages, in percentage points.
The most tested Daihatsu models
Daihatsu Sirion
At 16 years 47.5% of its MOT tests ended in a fail at typical mileage, above the 42.9% for all class 4 vehicles (95% 45.2% to 49.8%) (5,134 MOT tests). Lights and electrics: fails less often than cars the same age (0.7× (0.66–0.75×)), 733 of 5,134 MOT tests.
Daihatsu Terios
At 16 years 40.7% of its MOT tests ended in a fail at typical mileage, below the 43.0% for all class 4 vehicles (95% 38.8% to 42.6%) (3,424 MOT tests). Lights and electrics: fails less often than cars the same age (0.6–0.7×), 434 of 3,424 MOT tests.
Daihatsu recalls
1 DVSA recall lists Daihatsu models we publish by name [2]. The latest:
- R/2001/078 Headlights may fail unexpectedly (2,264 vehicles of this model), built Jan 1998 to Dec 1999. From the recall's stated risk: “There is a possibility that the headlight and horn wiring circuit may fail resulting in the unexpected failure of the headlights and horn.”
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Check one Daihatsu, not the average
The figures here describe Daihatsu cars as a group. A registration shows one car's own DVSA record: its MOT tests, the mileage at each test and the recall flag.
- Check a Daihatsu's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
- Mileage check on a Daihatsu The odometer reading from each MOT, with drops, jumps and long gaps flagged.
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Questions people ask
How does Daihatsu compare with all cars at 16 years?
44.8% of Daihatsu MOT tests at 16 years ended in a fail at typical mileage (8,558 MOT tests), against 43.0% for all class 4 vehicles, a higher rate.
How many Daihatsu models are covered?
2 Daihatsu models with at least 3 ages of 1,000 or more MOT tests, 39,035 MOT tests in all; the most tested is the Daihatsu Sirion.
Which Daihatsu first-use year has the most MOT fails for its age?
All Daihatsu models first used in 2007 together: 4.9 points below cars the same age (95% -5.9 to -3.9), from 9,382 MOT tests. Raw rates, not adjusted for mileage.
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 39,035 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Vehicle safety recalls data. DVSA recall data. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Cars tested at 16 years are compared only with vehicles tested at 16 years in the same year, adjusted to typical mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data.