Daihatsu Charade VI

Daihatsu Charade VI
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Daihatsu Charade VI (2003–2007): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 4 versions in the United Kingdom.

Model codes: L251 · Sold in: United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length3,395 mm
Width1,475 mm
Height1,500 mm
Wheelbase2,390 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight700–770 kg

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older64.1% (62.5–65.7)69.2%3,538

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension56.2%41.6%
Brakes34.2%36.4%
Tyres29.5%31.2%
Body, chassis and structure29.5%18.6%
Lights and electrics24.3%28.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks14.1%17.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 4 versions of the Daihatsu Charade VI

United Kingdom 4 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2006–2008L251 1.0L EFi1.0 LPetrol5-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2006–2008L251 1.0L EFi1.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC140 g/km
2003–2004L251 1.0 EFi · L251 1.0L EFi1.0 LPetrol5-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2003–2004L251 1.0 EFi · L251 1.0L EFi1.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC140 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.