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EY08 SZK

2008 Daihatsu Materia

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,927 mi
Last recorded151,927 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Materia55,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 SZK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMateria
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 151,927 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2026 151,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 149,848 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 143,560 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 143,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 140,867 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 140,866 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 137,906 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 137,906 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 135,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 128,588 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 118,126 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 106,677 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,856 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,752 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 48,492 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 48,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 40,756 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,239 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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EY08 SZK is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 EY08 SZK, 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 EY08 SZK registered?

EY08 SZK is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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