Daihatsu Charade vs Daihatsu Grand move: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Daihatsu Charade
72%
MOT pass rate · 15,197 vehicles
More reliable
Daihatsu Grand move
69%
MOT pass rate · 4,325 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Daihatsu Charade is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Daihatsu Charade | Daihatsu Grand move |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 79,975 mi | 90,860 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 15,197 | 4,325 |
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 Grand move
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Daihatsu Charade is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Daihatsu Charade report Full Daihatsu Grand move 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.