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DS08 SWJ

2008 Daihatsu Materia

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,276 mi
Last recorded85,276 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Materia55,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 SWJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMateria
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 85,276 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 76,298 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 68,825 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 64,615 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 62,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 60,176 miles

front brake pads wearing slightly low

o/s/r axle mounting bush perishing

rear screen wiper blade split

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 22 Jan 2020 56,493 miles

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

o/s/r axle mounting bush perishing

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 31 Dec 2018 49,097 miles

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

both front tyre treads cracking / perishing

both rear tyre treads cracking / perishing

front brake pads wearing slightly low

Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,386 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

o/s wiper blade smearing

Pass 20 Jan 2017 37,970 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,668 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 24,061 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 19,229 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)

both rear tyres radial splits in tread pattern

front brake disc's corroded inner face

nsf tyre very worn on outer edges. sign of puncture. raised collar

osf tyre worn on outer edges. raised collar

Pass 4 Jan 2013 12,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 May 2011 3,755 miles

Front brake disc's pitted

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 SWJ is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SWJ, 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 DS08 SWJ registered?

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

Is DS08 SWJ safe to buy?

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