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AF08 PHV

2008 Daihatsu Sirion

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,661 mi
Last recorded74,661 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Sirion44,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 PHV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2024 74,661 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge also cracked and perished 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

clutch biting point high

hand break travel high but still has a little reserve travel

Pass 6 May 2023 68,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 68,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 67,801 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 67,801 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 66,733 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2020 66,686 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

cracks in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2019 61,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 51,430 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,765 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,353 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 40,351 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,681 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 26,442 miles

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

both rear tyre cracked and split in treads

Pass 15 Feb 2012 21,639 miles

Nearside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs are worn and corroded.

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 PHV is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHV, 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 PHV is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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