MOT reliability
Daihatsu Opti
3 vehicles · 53 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Daihatsu Opti vehicles and 53 completed MOT tests, the Daihatsu Opti has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 103,505 miles.
3
Vehicles
53
MOT tests
6,711
Avg miles / year
3.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Daihatsu Opti problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Daihatsu Opti MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Steering4%
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Brakes4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Body & structure1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Daihatsu Opti pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Daihatsu Opti MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Daihatsu Opti MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (9 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (7 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (6 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (3 times)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Nail in nearside front tyre (2 times)
Daihatsu Opti pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 48 | 65% | 105,624 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 99,267 |
Daihatsu Opti reliability FAQ
Across 3 Daihatsu Opti vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
3.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Daihatsu Opti MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3); Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2); Play in steering rack inner joint(s).
The typical Daihatsu Opti in our data has covered around
103,505 miles.
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