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BL08 XKN

2008 Daihatsu Materia

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,183 mi
Last recorded102,183 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Materia55,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMateria
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2024 102,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 89,654 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2023 89,654 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 79,864 miles

Front offside tyre wearing on inner edge and wearing close to wear markers

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

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

Parking brake lever has long travel

Rear tyres cracking/perishing in tread and valve stems perished

Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,397 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 71,809 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 69,518 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 64,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,065 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,662 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And a little piece of metal. ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,259 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,903 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 45,903 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,597 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,335 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Materia?

Based on 14,356 MOT tests across 919 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,878
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
919
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 148
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 77
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BL08 XKN is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Daihatsu Materia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 55,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Materia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL08 XKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Materia typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Daihatsu Materia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL08 XKN is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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