Daihatsu Charade statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 827 −18.4% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 674 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 58.2% Cars of the same ages 60.2%
• Rank by number licensed No. 729 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed in 1994 22,896 when this data begins
• Average annual mileage 3,481 miles a year

How many Daihatsu Charades are left in Great Britain?

There were 827 Daihatsu Charades licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 674 declared off the road (SORN). That is 96.4% fewer than the 22,896 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.

Daihatsu Charade MOT reliability

In 2025, 58.2% of Daihatsu Charade MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Daihatsu Charades tested pass 60.2% of the time, so the Daihatsu Charade does worse than average for its age, by 2.0 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 59.0%.

Daihatsu Charade MOT failures

Suspension is the most common reason a Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT, appearing on 49.8% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 8.6% of Daihatsu Charade tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Daihatsu Charade MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Daihatsu Charade failed its MOT in 2025 was “Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn”, on 20.0% of 436 failed tests. 71.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Daihatsu Charade engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 875 Daihatsu Charades licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 95.1% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc, and 4.3% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc. The share with an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc has grown from 77.3% in 2014 to 95.1%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Daihatsu Charade fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Daihatsu Charade from 2000, when the data begins, to 2008. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2008), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 37.7 to 58.9 mpg, with CO2 of 114 to 180 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Charade”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Daihatsu Charade safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Daihatsu Charade in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Daihatsu Charade. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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