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AK08 SMP

2008 Daihatsu Sirion

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,306 mi
Last recorded66,306 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Sirion44,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 SMP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 66,306 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2025 64,832 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2024 63,482 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 61,933 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2022 60,720 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2021 59,369 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2020 57,941 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ( possible play in steering rack )

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,518 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,109 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,745 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,429 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,111 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,037 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,651 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

slight play in nearside rack arm

Fail 16 Apr 2013 44,651 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

slight play in nearside rack arm

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 40,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,994 miles

very slight play detected in steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2011 36,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre tread getting low

very slight play detected in steering rack

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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AK08 SMP is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AK08 SMP, 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 AK08 SMP registered?

AK08 SMP is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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