Daihatsu Midgit vs Daihatsu Terios: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Daihatsu Midgit
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Daihatsu Terios
74%
MOT pass rate · 15,008 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Daihatsu Midgit (75%) and Daihatsu Terios (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Daihatsu Midgit | Daihatsu Terios |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 35,136 mi | 98,220 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 15,008 |
Most common faults
Daihatsu Midgit
- Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- both front sidelight lenses missing
- both rear tyres sidewalls cracking
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- this vehicle should be fitted with a catalyst...
Daihatsu Terios
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Daihatsu Midgit (75%) and Daihatsu Terios (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Daihatsu Midgit report Full Daihatsu Terios 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.