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DA08 BXM

2008 Daihatsu Materia

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

195,580 mi
Last recorded195,580 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Materia55,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 BXM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMateria
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 195,580 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 195,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 185,963 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 177,408 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 169,744 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 11 Nov 2022 169,744 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 163,424 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 163,424 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 159,304 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 151,748 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,163 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 137,163 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 121,758 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 105,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has splits to inner sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,578 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 63,198 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 63,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 52,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,092 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,286 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 42,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 8 Jun 2011 31,662 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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DA08 BXM is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DA08 BXM, 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 DA08 BXM registered?

DA08 BXM is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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