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BN08 VPC

2008 Daihatsu Materia

Grey Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,781 mi
Last recorded37,781 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Materia55,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 VPC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMateria
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 37,781 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear beam corroded/sill covers and underside shields fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2025 35,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 32,231 miles

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 29,312 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Jun 2023 29,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all steering and suspension components have corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2022 25,552 miles

suspension components have corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2022 25,552 miles

suspension components have corrosion

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 23,128 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 22,282 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 22,282 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 22,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion started on the underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2018 21,563 miles

corrosion started on the ns and os front lower suspension arms

ns and os front tyre walls cracked

Fail 21 Aug 2018 21,563 miles

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

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

corrosion started on the ns and os front lower suspension arms

ns and os front tyre walls cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2017 20,639 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 19,647 miles

dampness on the osr shock

Pass 26 Aug 2015 18,449 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 17,567 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 17,567 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 16,636 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,079 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 13,833 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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BN08 VPC is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia in Grey with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN08 VPC, 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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What year was BN08 VPC registered?

BN08 VPC is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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