Daihatsu Charade vs Daihatsu Tanto custom: 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 Tanto custom
83%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Daihatsu Charade (72%) and Daihatsu Tanto custom (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Daihatsu Charade | Daihatsu Tanto custom |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 79,975 mi | 90,258 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 15,197 | 3 |
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 Tanto custom
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Daihatsu Charade (72%) and Daihatsu Tanto custom (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Daihatsu Charade report Full Daihatsu Tanto custom 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.