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BU51 UPP

2001 Daihatsu Sirion

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,372 mi
Last recorded77,372 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Sirion52,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 UPP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2020 77,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front position lamp incorrect colour

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-body corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2018 73,700 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 73,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 71,217 miles

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

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

Offside 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 17 Aug 2016 61,997 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,417 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,139 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Aug 2014 55,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,306 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,699 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,129 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,691 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,230 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,779 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 12,769 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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BU51 UPP is a 2001 Daihatsu Sirion in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Daihatsu Sirion models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 52,337 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 BU51 UPP, 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 25 years old, this Daihatsu Sirion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU51 UPP is a 2001 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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