Daelim S Five Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Daelim S Five reliable? We analysed 802 real MOT tests across 168 vehicles to find out.
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The Daelim S Five is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include steering headbearing has excessive free play, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and roller brake test indicates a binding brake. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Daelim S Five.
Daelim S Five Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Daelim S Five. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Daelim S Five MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Daelim S Five to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Daelim S Five Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Daelim S Five fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Daelim S Five Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Daelim S Five owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Daelim S Five MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Daelim S Five year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 62 | 69.4% | 4,242 | 8,384 | 15,802 |
| 2006 | 146 | 80.8% | 6,008 | 11,276 | 15,390 |
| 2005 | 199 | 72.4% | 7,394 | 12,870 | 17,848 |
| 2004 | 318 | 74.2% | 4,883 | 9,090 | 14,133 |
| 2003 | 56 | 78.6% | 6,858 | 9,699 | 12,506 |
How Long Does a Daelim S Five Last?
Based on 168 Daelim S Five vehicles on UK roads.
Daelim S Five Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Daelim S Five MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Daelim S Five
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
80.8% MOT pass rate from 146 tests
69.4% MOT pass rate from 62 tests
The best year to buy a used Daelim S Five is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 80.8% across 146 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Daelim S Five Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daelim S Five THIS CAR | 74.9% | 802 | 10,205 mi | 23 yrs |
| Daelim Vl | 76.6% | 1,233 | 10,022 mi | 24 yrs |
| Daelim Daystar | 74.8% | 1,147 | 10,228 mi | 22 yrs |
| Daelim Roadwin | 72.2% | 1,131 | 11,117 mi | 22 yrs |
| Toyota Estima Hybrid | 82.4% | 516 | 78,917 mi | 17 yrs |
Compared to the Daelim Vl (76.6% pass rate) and the Daelim Daystar (74.8% pass rate), the Daelim S Five sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Daelim S Five has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.9% across 802 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Daelim S Five are steering headbearing has excessive free play (25 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (23), and roller brake test indicates a binding brake (21). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Daelim S Five owner drives around 1,215 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Daelim S Five models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.