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AE51 AAE

2008 Daihatsu Materia

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,160 mi
Last recorded52,160 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Materia55,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 AAE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMateria
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 52,160 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 44,569 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 37,451 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 31,614 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 22,150 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 12,012 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jul 2019 12,012 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 11,546 miles

surface corrosion front discs

surface corrosion sump,front subframe,suspension,rear axle

Fail 26 Nov 2018 11,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

surface corrosion front discs

surface corrosion sump,front subframe,suspension,rear axle

Pass 28 Nov 2017 11,544 miles

surface corrosion front discs,front suspension,sump

Fail 27 Nov 2017 11,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

surface corrosion front discs,front suspension,sump

Pass 14 Nov 2016 10,513 miles

slight leak n/s/r shocker

Pass 10 Nov 2015 6,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 6,863 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 5,634 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 5,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 139 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Materia?

Based on 14,356 MOT tests across 919 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,878
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
919
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 148
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 77
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AE51 AAE is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Daihatsu Materia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,646 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 Materia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 AAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Materia typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Daihatsu Materia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 AAE registered?

AE51 AAE is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is AE51 AAE safe to buy?

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