Daihatsu Charade vs Daihatsu Hije: 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 Hije
68%
MOT pass rate · 25 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Daihatsu Charade (72%) and Daihatsu Hije (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Daihatsu Charade | Daihatsu Hije |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 79,975 mi | 67,553 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 15,197 | 25 |
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 Hije
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Spare tyre defective
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Daihatsu Charade (72%) and Daihatsu Hije (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.