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Daihatsu Extol MOT reliability
Daihatsu Extols passed their MOT first time 62% of the time across 251 tests in 2025. 197 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
62%
MOTs analysed
251
Still licensed (GB)
197
Body type
–
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2004
2004 petrol
50 MOTs
Passed first time 58%. Typical mileage 81,324 (most between 46,925 and 115,478).
2006: 100% → 2007: 88% → 2008: 84% → 2009: 80% → 2010: 76% → 2011: 67% → 2012: 67% → 2013: 59% → 2014: 60% → 2015: 63% → 2016: 57% → 2017: 54% → 2018: 58% → 2019: 54% → 2020: 56% → 2021: 51% → 2022: 47% → 2023: 54% → 2024: 59% → 2025: 58%
Most common failures
- Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (20.0%)
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.0%)
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.0%)
- Service brake performance: excessively binding (6.0%)
- Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.0%)
2004 lpg
1 MOT
Passed first time 0%. Typical mileage 117,125 (most between 117,125 and 117,125).
2021: 100% → 2024: 100% → 2025: 0%
Most common failures
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam (100.0%)
Where 2004 Extols fail
Suspension & axles
20.0%
Body, structure & corrosion
18.0%
Lights & electrics
14.0%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
12.0%
Visibility & wipers
10.0%
Wheels & tyres
8.0%
Brakes
8.0%
Steering
6.0%
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