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AE55 EKC

2006 Daihatsu Sirion

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,696 mi
Last recorded155,696 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Sirion49,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 EKC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 155,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 149,136 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 143,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 136,128 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 136,127 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 126,878 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 126,872 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))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,718 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 117,718 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,188 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,307 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 81,402 miles

Rear Both rear axle beam bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2016 71,297 miles

Both rear axle beam bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 61,192 miles

o/s/r tyre has a small nail in it close to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,052 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,862 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,199 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,776 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,775 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,939 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 16,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 11,698 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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AE55 EKC is a 2006 Daihatsu Sirion in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Daihatsu Sirion models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 49,174 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 AE55 EKC, 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 20 years old, this Daihatsu Sirion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE55 EKC registered?

AE55 EKC is a 2006 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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