Daihatsu Charade vs Daihatsu Picup: 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 Picup
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Daihatsu Charade (72%) and Daihatsu Picup (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Daihatsu Charade | Daihatsu Picup |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 79,975 mi | 60,273 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 15,197 | 1 |
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 Picup
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Daihatsu Charade (72%) and Daihatsu Picup (75%) 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.