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FE51 BAU

2001 Daihatsu Sirion

Grey Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,374 mi
Last recorded57,374 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Sirion52,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 BAU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,374 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 57,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fan belts squealing

water pump weeping ?-antifreeze staion

Pass 25 Apr 2011 40,382 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 40,382 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,715 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 37,655 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,973 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,114 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 34,826 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)

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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FE51 BAU is a 2001 Daihatsu Sirion in Grey with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE51 BAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE51 BAU registered?

FE51 BAU is a 2001 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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