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AE08 GMM

2008 Daihatsu Sirion

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,127 mi
Last recorded122,127 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Sirion44,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 GMM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 122,127 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 122,116 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 122,113 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2023 117,112 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 117,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 112,156 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 112,152 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 106,690 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 102,611 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking a small amount of grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 99,451 miles

pads low

Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,742 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES JUST 4MM DEPTH

Nearside Front JUST 2MM AND WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE

Offside Front JUST 3MM DEPTH

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH RACK INNER TIE ROD JOINTS APPEAR TO HAVE MINIMUL PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 94,741 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES JUST 4MM DEPTH

Nearside Front JUST 2MM AND WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE

Offside Front JUST 3MM DEPTH

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH RACK INNER TIE ROD JOINTS APPEAR TO HAVE MINIMUL PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,164 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 88,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 77,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,936 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 73,372 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 53,750 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,359 miles

air bag light on

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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AE08 GMM is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE08 GMM, 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.

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What year was AE08 GMM registered?

AE08 GMM is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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