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AF08 GYT

2008 Daihatsu Sirion

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,637 mi
Last recorded96,637 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Sirion44,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GYT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 96,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 96,625 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 93,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 89,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 89,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 86,846 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 86,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 76,423 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,564 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 66,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 48,479 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 48,479 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,723 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 44,760 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 44,760 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 41,957 miles

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

unable to fully inspect both rear seatbelts due too, child seats being fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 41,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint anti-roll bar lower link ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to fully inspect both rear seatbelts due too, child seats being fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 38,813 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,019 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,278 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 22,438 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,438 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,644 miles

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

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
Full Daihatsu Sirion reliability report

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AF08 GYT is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF08 GYT, 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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AF08 GYT is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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