2000 Daihatsu Cuore — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Daihatsu Cuore passed 68.5% of its 298 recorded MOT tests. That is 4.8 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.7%. Failures cluster in suspension, body, structure & corrosion and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (18.1%) and body, structure & corrosion (17.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, joints and catalyst emissions — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 79 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 35.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 29.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 35.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 18.1% | 54 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.4% | 52 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 11.1% | 33 |
| 4 | Brakes | 10.1% | 30 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.4% | 22 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 7.4% | 22 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 79 |
| 2 | Joints | 35 |
| 3 | Catalyst emissions | 23 |
| 4 | Prescribed areas | 22 |
| 5 | Wipers | 21 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 16 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 35.2% | 105 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.9% | 83 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 24.8% | 74 |
| 4 | Tyres | 23.8% | 71 |
| 5 | Other defects | 17.4% | 52 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 8.7% | 26 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 179 | 30.2% |
| 60-90k | 79 | 39.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91 | 29.7% |
| 2022 | 70 | 30.0% |
| 2023 | 52 | 30.8% |
| 2024 | 43 | 34.9% |
| 2025 | 42 | 35.7% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Cuore
On a 2000 Cuore, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (18.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Body, structure & corrosion (17.4% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Lighting & signalling (11.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Daihatsu Cuores pass their MOT?
68.5% of the 298 2000 Daihatsu Cuore MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Daihatsu Cuore?
Suspension, recorded in 18.1% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (17.4%).
Does the 2000 Cuore get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 30.2% in the 30-60k band to 39.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 298 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.