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EX51 VBM

2001 Daihatsu Sirion

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,028 mi
Last recorded90,028 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Sirion52,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 VBM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,028 miles

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,162 miles

windscreen slightly damaged by a defective wiper blade

Fail 3 Dec 2014 87,162 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

windscreen slightly damaged by a defective wiper blade

Pass 30 Dec 2013 85,160 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

o/s wiper split

windscreen damaged by a defective wiper blade

Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,661 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 81,645 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,554 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 71,554 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 63,201 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,201 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 56,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,969 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,269 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid slightly low

Pass 16 Feb 2007 30,604 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 30,189 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 20,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VBM is a 2001 Daihatsu Sirion in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EX51 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

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

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