2001 Daihatsu Cuore — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 404 MOT tests, the 2001 Daihatsu Cuore recorded a 68.3% pass rate. That is 4.6 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.1%. Failures cluster in body, structure & corrosion, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — body, structure & corrosion (17.1%) and suspension (15.8%) 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 prescribed areas — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 84 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 18.3% in the 0-30k band and 39.4% in the 60-90k band, a 21.1-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 29.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 28.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 33.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.1% | 69 |
| 2 | Suspension | 15.8% | 64 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 46 |
| 4 | Brakes | 10.4% | 42 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 8.2% | 33 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.5% | 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 | 84 |
| 2 | Joints | 51 |
| 3 | Prescribed areas | 35 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 26 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 22 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
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 | 29.5% | 119 |
| 2 | Tyres | 26.2% | 106 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 25.5% | 103 |
| 4 | Brakes | 25.3% | 102 |
| 5 | Other defects | 12.1% | 49 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 11.9% | 48 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 71 | 18.3% |
| 30-60k | 203 | 32.0% |
| 60-90k | 94 | 39.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 106 | 28.3% |
| 2022 | 98 | 30.6% |
| 2023 | 81 | 38.3% |
| 2024 | 65 | 29.2% |
| 2025 | 54 | 33.3% |
What to check before buying a 2001 Cuore
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: body, structure & corrosion accounted for 17.1% of tests. Start there.
- Body, structure & corrosion (17.1% 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+.
- Suspension (15.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (11.4% 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 2001 Daihatsu Cuores pass their MOT?
68.3% of the 404 2001 Daihatsu Cuore MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Daihatsu Cuore?
Body, structure & corrosion, recorded in 17.1% of tests, followed by suspension (15.8%).
Does the 2001 Cuore get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.3% in the 0-30k band to 39.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 404 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.