Daihatsu Atrai vs Daihatsu Charade: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Daihatsu Atrai
78%
MOT pass rate · 22 vehicles
More reliable
Daihatsu Charade
72%
MOT pass rate · 15,197 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Daihatsu Atrai is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Daihatsu Atrai | Daihatsu Charade |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 117,035 mi | 79,975 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 22 | 15,197 |
Most common faults
Daihatsu Atrai
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Daihatsu Charade
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Daihatsu Atrai is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.