Daihatsu Midget
Based on 67 Daihatsu Midget vehicles and 629 completed MOT tests, the Daihatsu Midget has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,949 miles.
Daihatsu Midget problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Daihatsu Midget MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Brakes6%
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Body & structure4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Steering2%
Daihatsu Midget pass rate by age
How the Daihatsu Midget's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 67% |
| 2 | 33 | 67% |
| 3 | 36 | 69% |
| 4 | 33 | 67% |
| 5 | 31 | 74% |
| 6 | 28 | 79% |
| 7 | 21 | 86% |
| 8 | 24 | 67% |
| 9 | 22 | 82% |
| 10 | 18 | 78% |
| 11 | 32 | 75% |
| 12 | 24 | 67% |
| 13 | 20 | 80% |
| 14 | 35 | 69% |
| 15 | 27 | 70% |
| 16 | 22 | 86% |
| 17 | 25 | 80% |
| 18 | 17 | 76% |
| 19 | 18 | 72% |
| 20 | 14 | 64% |
Fuel types: Petrol (67)
Most common Daihatsu Midget MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Daihatsu Midget MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (26 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (25 times)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (19 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (16 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) (15 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (10 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (10 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (9 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (9 times)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (9 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (9 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (8 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (8 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (8 times)
Daihatsu Midget pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 27,080 |
| 2015 | 1 | 17 | 71% | 103,749 |
| 2010 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 68,905 |
| 2009 | 2 | 18 | 72% | 38,475 |
| 2008 | 12 | 148 | 74% | 51,501 |
| 2007 | 10 | 133 | 66% | 55,480 |
| 2006 | 1 | 19 | 74% | 17,387 |
| 2004 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 12,726 |
| 2002 | 2 | 22 | 73% | 20,554 |
| 2000 | 3 | 16 | 94% | 32,812 |
| 1999 | 4 | 52 | 67% | 35,558 |
| 1998 | 2 | 15 | 87% | 68,981 |
| 1997 | 4 | 25 | 60% | 52,228 |
| 1996 | 22 | 133 | 74% | 49,307 |
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