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AF08 GYJ

2008 Daihatsu Sirion

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,310 mi
Last recorded102,310 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Sirion44,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 102,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 92,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 82,604 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 77,465 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 75,766 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 75,766 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 73,413 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 70,880 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,933 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,265 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,571 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,250 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 51,070 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,939 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 42,382 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 42,382 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2011 37,347 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 35,537 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,537 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AF08 GYJ is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 AF08 GYJ, 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 AF08 GYJ registered?

AF08 GYJ is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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