MOT reliability

Daihatsu Tanto

Q: Is the Daihatsu Tanto reliable?

Across 9 Daihatsu Tanto vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Daihatsu Tanto?

The typical Daihatsu Tanto in our data has covered around 93,827 miles.

9 vehicles · 36 completed MOT tests analysed

72%

MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Daihatsu Tanto vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Daihatsu Tanto has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 93,827 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

1.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Daihatsu Tanto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Daihatsu Tanto MOT tests:

Lamps & electrical33%
Visibility19%
Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
Steering12%
Brakes12%
Other10%
Body & structure8%

Daihatsu Tanto pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	2	50%
3	1	100%
4	1	100%
6	1	100%
10	5	80%
11	6	50%
12	2	50%
13	3	100%
14	3	100%
15	4	75%
16	4	50%
17	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (9)

Most common Daihatsu Tanto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Daihatsu Tanto MOT tests:

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (2 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a)) (1 times)

Daihatsu Tanto pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2018	1	8	75%	110,195
2016	1	1	100%	55,798
2012	2	8	75%	91,612
2010	3	6	67%	74,988
2008	1	5	80%	126,260
2007	1	8	62%	144,010

Daihatsu Tanto reliability FAQ

Across 9 Daihatsu Tanto vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Daihatsu Tanto MOT issues are: Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)); Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)); Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)).

The typical Daihatsu Tanto in our data has covered around 93,827 miles.

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