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DX51 BFA

2001 Daihatsu Sirion

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,551 mi
Last recorded74,551 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Sirion52,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 BFA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 74,551 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member corroded outer and inner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler neck and breather pipe ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,531 miles

Both inner & outer sills corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2016 73,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Both inner & outer sills corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,306 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 66,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 62,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 62,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 81,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,523 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 53,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,868 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,323 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,495 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,226 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 13,667 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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DX51 BFA is a 2001 Daihatsu Sirion in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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 DX51 BFA, 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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DX51 BFA is a 2001 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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