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DS08 SWF

2008 Daihatsu Materia

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,418 mi
Last recorded84,418 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Materia55,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 SWF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMateria
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 84,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 84,417 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 81,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 78,226 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 73,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 73,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 69,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 69,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 64,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leak

Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,377 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,543 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,652 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,978 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,288 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear offside tyre deteriorating

Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,817 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,616 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,015 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2011 10,654 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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DS08 SWF is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DS08 SWF, 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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DS08 SWF is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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