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AF08 GYU

2008 Daihatsu Sirion

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,859 mi
Last recorded103,859 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Sirion44,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GYU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 103,859 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 103,887 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 103,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 103,834 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 103,667 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 103,667 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 103,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 99,919 miles

Central Front corrosion on front panel

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipe

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded at joint to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

front and centre exhaust has corrosion

front and rear sills have corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2021 97,565 miles

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

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

Offside wiper blade split on end

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 26 Feb 2020 95,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split in silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,670 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 87,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 80,516 miles

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

both rear tyres 3 mm tread

Pass 21 Feb 2017 73,191 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm tread

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,150 miles

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

both front tyres 3 mm tread

Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,790 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 55,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,069 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 49,699 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,699 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,419 miles

o/s/ f brake corroded/binding

Fail 7 Mar 2012 39,419 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/ f brake corroded/binding

Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GYU is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion in Silver 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 GYU, 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 GYU is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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