Daihatsu Cuore (2000)
2000 Daihatsu Cuore
CarHunch analysed 699 real MOT records for the 2000 Daihatsu Cuore. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Daihatsu Cuore passes its MOT first time in only 72.5% of cases, a meaningful 7.5 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, which puts it in the unreliable camp for a car of this age. Nearly one in five of these vehicles (19.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, a concerning figure that suggests structural or safety issues are not uncommon.
At 43,726 miles median mileage, these Cuores have been driven relatively sparingly for their age, yet they're still accumulating 3.52 failures and 11.7 advisories per test on average—a sign that wear and corrosion are catching up regardless. If you're considering one, budget for brake work, suspension repairs, and electrical gremlins, and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on rust, chassis condition, and safety-critical items.
What to check before buying a 2000 Daihatsu Cuore
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 697 | 72.7% | 3.52 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 0% | 1 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 60% | 6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Daihatsu Cuore vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Daihatsu Cuore vehicles fall between 32,971 and 58,700 miles.
2000 Daihatsu Cuore — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 28 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Daihatsu Cuore
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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45.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.7%
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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23.4%
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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23.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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23.1%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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22.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.4%
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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