Daihatsu Charade vs Daihatsu F20: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Daihatsu Charade
72%
MOT pass rate · 15,197 vehicles
Daihatsu F20
75%
MOT pass rate · 42 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Daihatsu F20 is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Daihatsu Charade | Daihatsu F20 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 79,975 mi | 60,876 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 15,197 | 42 |
Most common faults
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)
Daihatsu F20
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Daihatsu F20 is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Daihatsu Charade report Full Daihatsu F20 report Most reliable cars
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.