Daihatsu Charade MOT Results

Registered in 2003
59.3% pass rate
from 393 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Daihatsu Charade is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
    • 9.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Springs
      • 2.5% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (35 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (67% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Mounting (18 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.1% fail on Transmission
      • 4.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.8% fail on Joints
        • 0.25% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.51% fail on Tank
      • 0.51% fail on Hose (19 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.51% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
    • 0.25% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.25% fail on Panel
    • 0.25% fail on Floor
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes
    • 6.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.51% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Cable
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
    • 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.7% fail on Visibility
    • 7.9% fail on Wipers (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.51% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.51% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
  • 9.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 3.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.5% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.25% fail on NOx sensor
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.51% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (74% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.51% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.76% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Requirements
  • 0.76% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2003 cars)
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