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AD08 ALE

2008 Daihatsu Sirion

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,165 mi
Last recorded51,165 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Sirion44,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ALE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 51,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 41,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 38,024 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 37,263 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 37,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 37,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split but clearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake has movement indicating incorrect adjustment but not excessive

Pass 20 Aug 2021 35,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 33,599 miles

advise discs scored inner edge advise exhaust been patched

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2020 33,599 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise discs scored inner edge advise exhaust been patched

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 May 2019 31,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 28,815 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 26,177 miles

Both rear tyres old and cracking

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 May 2017 26,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres old and cracking

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2016 23,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badly split and perished

Offside Rear Tyre badly split and perished

Pass 21 May 2015 21,191 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 21,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 18,135 miles

front tyres cracked

Pass 21 May 2013 15,207 miles

Both front & nearside rear tyres starting to crack along tread.

Fail 21 May 2012 12,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres & nearside rear cracking in tread

Pass 21 May 2012 12,377 miles

both front tyres & nearside rear cracking in tread

Pass 18 May 2011 9,173 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Sirion?

Based on 250,499 MOT tests across 16,625 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
3,921
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,083
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,410
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 2,063
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AD08 ALE is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Daihatsu Sirion models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 44,942 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Sirion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD08 ALE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Sirion typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Daihatsu Sirion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD08 ALE registered?

AD08 ALE is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is AD08 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 ALE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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