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AE52 BTZ

2002 Daihatsu Sirion

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,351 mi
Last recorded61,351 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Sirion49,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BTZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 61,351 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 61,351 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 60,519 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side rear inner wheel arches and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 59,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 57,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 57,365 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 55,287 miles

Both Nearside and Offside sills corroded but unable to fully assess due to plastic cover fitted

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 53,322 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 53,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,991 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,182 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,678 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,785 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,166 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,615 miles

front and rear numberplates starting to delaminate

nearside and offside inner and outer sills / exhaust system / rear chassis rails / front suspension arms - surface corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear inner wheel rim slight distortion

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,851 miles

front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

nearside rear reflector lens cracked

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,505 miles

front and rear numberplates starting to delamminate

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers internal bushes slight play

nearside rear reflector cracked

nearside rear tyre out of shape and close to limit 2mm

rear brake hose metal ferrules and inner sills corroding

wipers smeary

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,516 miles

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

nearside and offside rear damper sliding bushes - slight play

nearside rear wheel inner rim damage - STRONG ADVICE

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,912 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,336 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,040 miles

nearside rear reflector damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2007 12,261 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 11,828 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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AE52 BTZ is a 2002 Daihatsu Sirion in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Daihatsu Sirion models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 49,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE52 BTZ, 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 24 years old, this Daihatsu Sirion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE52 BTZ is a 2002 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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