At a Glance
Daihatsu has 141 identified common problems across 21 models, with the Fourtrak being the most affected model and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 941K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: per-model breakdowns of Daihatsu common problems, MOT failure rates by category, pass-rate data, and repair patterns drawn from 941K DVSA MOT tests across 20 years. Click any model to see generation-specific issues, mileage-banded fault patterns, and the most common MOT failures recorded by UK testers.
MOT Tests & Failures by Model
Top Daihatsu models by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Daihatsu Common Problems by Model
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Showing top 9 by MOT test volume — search to find any of 21 Daihatsu models.
Sirion
Most common: Suspension
Fourtrak
Most common: Suspension
Terios
Most common: Suspension
Charade
Most common: Suspension
Hijet
Most common: Brakes
Sportrak
Most common: Suspension
Cuore
Most common: Suspension
Copen
Most common: Brakes
Yrv
Most common: Brakes
Most Common Daihatsu MOT Failures
Every reason Daihatsu vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 9.68% |
| 2 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 8.94% |
| 3 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 5.87% |
| 4 | Exhaust system fault | 5.50% |
| 5 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 5.48% |
| 6 | Number plate lamp not working | 4.83% |
| 7 | Stop lamp not working | 4.32% |
| 8 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.96% |
| 9 | Tyre condition | 3.93% |
| 10 | Driveshaft fault | 3.46% |
| 11 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.30% |
| 12 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.82% |
| 13 | Front lamp not working | 2.49% |
| 14 | Suspension mounting corroded | 2.12% |
| 15 | Track rod end worn | 2.02% |
| 16 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.91% |
| 17 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.79% |
| 18 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.53% |
| 19 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.48% |
| 20 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.39% |
| 21 | Body corrosion or damage | 1.38% |
| 22 | Position lamp not working | 1.30% |
| 23 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 1.25% |
| 24 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 1.24% |
| 25 | Chassis condition | 1.06% |
| 26 | Headlamp fault | 1.05% |
| 27 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.95% |
| 28 | Fog lamp not working | 0.90% |
| 29 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.69% |
| 30 | Indicator fault | 0.67% |
| 31 | Rear lamp not working | 0.62% |
| 32 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.59% |
| 33 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.57% |
| 34 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.56% |
| 35 | Parking brake condition | 0.53% |
| 36 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.52% |
| 37 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.51% |
| 38 | Seat belt condition | 0.50% |
| 39 | Horn not working | 0.48% |
| 40 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.43% |
| 41 | Rear suspension fault | 0.41% |
| 42 | Front suspension fault | 0.41% |
| 43 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.30% |
| 44 | ABS fault | 0.28% |
| 45 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.27% |
| 46 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.26% |
| 47 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.24% |
| 48 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.24% |
| 49 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.22% |
| 50 | Steering rack fault | 0.20% |
| 51 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.19% |
| 52 | Brake pedal fault | 0.18% |
| 53 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.18% |
| 54 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.17% |
| 55 | Airbag warning light on | 0.16% |
| 56 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.16% |
| 57 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.16% |
| 58 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.13% |
| 59 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.13% |
| 60 | Brake caliper fault | 0.12% |
| 61 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.12% |
| 62 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.12% |
| 63 | Brake fluid leak | 0.11% |
| 64 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.11% |
| 65 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.11% |
| 66 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.09% |
| 67 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.08% |
| 68 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.08% |
| 69 | Brake lever fault | 0.08% |
| 70 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.07% |
| 71 | Steering lock fault | 0.07% |
| 72 | Drag link end worn | 0.06% |
| 73 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.06% |
| 74 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.06% |
| 75 | Electrical switch fault | 0.06% |
| 76 | Steering free play excessive | 0.06% |
| 77 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.05% |
| 78 | Body security fault | 0.05% |
| 79 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.05% |
| 80 | Steering arm worn | 0.05% |
| 81 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.05% |
| 82 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.05% |
| 83 | Engine oil leak | 0.05% |
| 84 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.04% |
| 85 | Steering operation fault | 0.04% |
| 86 | Towbar fault | 0.04% |
| 87 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.04% |
| 88 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.04% |
| 89 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.04% |
| 90 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.04% |
| 91 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.04% |
| 92 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.04% |
| 93 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.04% |
| 94 | Spare wheel fault | 0.04% |
| 95 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | 0.03% |
| 96 | Passenger seat fault | 0.03% |
| 97 | Propshaft fault | 0.03% |
| 98 | Steering column fault | 0.03% |
| 99 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 100 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.03% |
| 101 | CV joint worn | 0.03% |
| 102 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.03% |
| 103 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 104 | Suspension unit fault | 0.02% |
| 105 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 106 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 107 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 108 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.02% |
| 109 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.02% |
| 110 | Steering drive system fault | 0.02% |
| 111 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 112 | Anchor bracket corroded | 0.02% |
| 113 | Front passenger door fault | 0.02% |
| 114 | Steering box fault | 0.02% |
| 115 | Steering coupling worn | 0.02% |
| 116 | Driver seat fault | 0.02% |
| 117 | Speedometer fault | 0.02% |
| 118 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 119 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.01% |
| 120 | Driver door fault | 0.01% |
| 121 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | 0.01% |
| 122 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 123 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 124 | Axle corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 125 | Body strengthening plate corroded | 0.01% |
| 126 | Driver airbag fault | 0.01% |
| 127 | Power steering pump fault | 0.01% |
| 128 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 129 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 132 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Electronic stability control fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 135 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 136 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 140 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 141 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 144 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 146 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 147 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 149 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 151 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | <0.01% |
| 152 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 153 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 154 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 158 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 161 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 162 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 164 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 165 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 166 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 167 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 168 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 170 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Leaf spring slipper worn | <0.01% |
| 172 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 173 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 175 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 177 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 178 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 179 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 180 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 181 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 182 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 183 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 184 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 185 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 186 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 187 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 188 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 189 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 190 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | <0.01% |
| 191 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 192 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 193 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 194 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 195 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 196 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 197 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 197 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Daihatsu MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for Daihatsu, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Daihatsu problems?
Based on analysis of 941K Daihatsu MOT tests from DVSA data, Daihatsu has 141 identified common problems across 21 models. The Daihatsu Fourtrak has the most recorded problems. Suspension issues are the most common category.
Which Daihatsu model has the most problems?
By total identified common problems, the Daihatsu Fourtrak has the highest count with 85 problems. This is partly because it is one of the more popular Daihatsu models on UK roads. See the models grid for a full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Daihatsu?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Daihatsu owners spot problems early. We review all submissions before they are published.
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