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DAIHATSU CHARMANT Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 12 DAIHATSU CHARMANTs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 13 in 2017 Q2 — only 92% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (9.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the DAIHATSU CHARMANT is rarer than 78% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 12 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 78% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the CHARMANT
The Daihatsu Charmant (Japanese: ダイハツ・シャルマン, Hepburn: Daihatsu Sharuman) is a subcompact car built by Daihatsu. It was succeeded by the Applause and Charade Social a little over a year after Charmant production ended. The Charmant was heavily based on the E20/E70 Toyota Corolla platforms; model changes paralleled those of the Corolla. All Charmants were fitted with Toyota inline-four engines, ranging from 1.2 to 1.6-litres. The word charmant is French for "charming." When it was introduced, it was the largest Daihatsu passenger vehicle sold in Japan (until the introduction of the Delta Wide minivan...
DAIHATSU CHARMANT — questions & answers
How many DAIHATSU CHARMANT are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 12 DAIHATSU CHARMANT were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 11 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DAIHATSU CHARMANT rare?
The DAIHATSU CHARMANT is genuinely rare, with only 12 left, making it rarer than 78% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the DAIHATSU CHARMANT increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DAIHATSU CHARMANT on UK roads rose by 1 (9.1%).
What fuel do most DAIHATSU CHARMANT use?
Most DAIHATSU CHARMANT run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DAIHATSU CHARMANT peak?
The DAIHATSU CHARMANT peaked at 13 registered in 2017 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.