MOT reliability
Daihatsu F55
11 vehicles · 67 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Daihatsu F55 vehicles and 67 completed MOT tests, the Daihatsu F55 has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 56,111 miles.
11
Vehicles
67
MOT tests
1,808
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Daihatsu F55 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Daihatsu F55 MOT tests:
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Other80%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Steering4%
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Brakes3%
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Visibility1%
Daihatsu F55 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Diesel (10), Petrol (1)
Most common Daihatsu F55 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Daihatsu F55 MOT tests:
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (6 times)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (6 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (3 times)
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
- vehicle has some rust underneath (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) (2 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (2 times)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1) (2 times)
Daihatsu F55 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 3 | 12 | 75% | 56,384 |
| 1982 | 1 | 18 | 56% | 91,651 |
| 1981 | 4 | 27 | 85% | 47,633 |
| 1980 | 3 | 10 | 70% | 55,294 |
Daihatsu F55 reliability FAQ
Across 11 Daihatsu F55 vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Daihatsu F55 MOT issues are:
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3); Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3); Oil leak.
The typical Daihatsu F55 in our data has covered around
56,111 miles.
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