Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Daihatsu Charade?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Daihatsu Charade?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Daihatsu Charade?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 Daihatsu Charade vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

32% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Daihatsu Charade reliable?

Based on MOT data from 107 vehicles, the 2007 Daihatsu Charade has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Daihatsu Charade?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Daihatsu Charade are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (56.1% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (52.3% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (50.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Daihatsu Charade?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Daihatsu Charade (2007)

107 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.5% first-time pass rate

2007 Daihatsu Charade

CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2007 Daihatsu Charade. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Daihatsu Charade falls slightly below the UK average with a first-time pass rate of 77.8% versus 80%, and that's a concern worth noting: 31.8% of these cars have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history, which is well above acceptable. This suggests buyers should approach used examples with caution and budget for potential safety-critical repairs.

At 40,660 miles average, these Chardes have been relatively well-preserved, yet they're still averaging 3.78 failures and 22.7 advisories per test, indicating wear and corrosion issues are common across the fleet. Before committing to a purchase, have any candidate independently inspected and ask for full MOT history to check what defects previous owners encountered.

We have limited data for the 2007 Daihatsu Charade — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

78.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

31.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.78

Over 16.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

38k

Middle half: 26k–53k

For context

These stats describe 107 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 107 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 56.1%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 50.5%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 25.2%

Oil leak, but not excessive

Exhaust & emissions 18.7%

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Based on MOT data from 107 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 31.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Daihatsu Charade vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

37,917

typical

25,943

low mileage

53,180

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Daihatsu Charade vehicles fall between 25,943 and 53,180 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,943 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 25,943–53,180 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Daihatsu Charades sit.

⚠ Over 71,793 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Daihatsu Charade — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 55% of 2007 Daihatsu Charades are still active.

54 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

16.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.78

Avg failures per vehicle

22.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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