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AK08 SMR

2008 Daihatsu Sirion

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,769 mi
Last recorded101,769 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Sirion44,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 SMR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 101,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sus arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 101,769 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sus arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 98,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 98,898 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,372 miles

Front Both front tyres 2.5mm tread depth

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre 2.5mm tread depth

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2017 83,704 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has 2mm tread depth

Pass 20 Jul 2016 74,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear axle beam bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,114 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 65,114 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,599 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,398 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,509 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,972 miles

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 SMR is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK08 SMR, 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 SMR registered?

AK08 SMR is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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