Daihatsu Charade vs Daihatsu Hijet: MOT reliability compared
Updated 05 September 2026.
27.7%
Daihatsu Charade MOT failure rate, 6.3 pts lower than Daihatsu Hijet
Daihatsu Charade is the more reliable MOT performer: 27.7% of Daihatsu Charade MOTs fail versus 34.0% for Daihatsu Hijet, a 6.3 point gap.
| Metric | Daihatsu Charade | Daihatsu Hijet |
|---|---|---|
| MOT failure rate | 27.7% | 34.0% |
| Tests analysed | 135,786 | 112,720 |
| Most common failure | Suspension (25.6%) | Lamps & electrical (47.5%) |
Questions and answers
Which is more reliable, Daihatsu Charade or Daihatsu Hijet?
Daihatsu Charade is the more reliable MOT performer: 27.7% of Daihatsu Charade MOTs fail versus 34.0% for Daihatsu Hijet, a 6.3 point gap.
What is the MOT failure rate of the Daihatsu Charade?
27.7% of Daihatsu Charade MOT tests result in a failure, from 135,786 tests.
What is the MOT failure rate of the Daihatsu Hijet?
34.0% of Daihatsu Hijet MOT tests result in a failure, from 112,720 tests.