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EX51 VAY

2001 Daihatsu Sirion

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,828 mi
Last recorded58,828 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Sirion52,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 VAY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 58,828 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 58,827 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 56,401 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 56,401 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 54,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 52,095 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 48,905 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 46,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 66,948 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 37,848 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 36,278 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,975 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,213 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,609 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,709 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,118 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,750 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,157 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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EX51 VAY is a 2001 Daihatsu Sirion in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EX51 VAY, 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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What year was EX51 VAY registered?

EX51 VAY is a 2001 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EX51 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 VAY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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