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FH08 BFK

2008 Daihatsu Materia

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,023 mi
Last recorded165,023 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Materia55,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 BFK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMateria
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 165,023 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor To Sills Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 165,023 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor To Sills Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 162,027 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 162,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 157,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 157,097 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 156,973 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel filler pipe is corroded advice replacment

Pass 1 Jun 2021 137,501 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 137,501 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 129,257 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 129,257 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 118,774 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 118,774 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,088 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2014 61,552 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,994 miles

both front wiper blade ends splitting

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,291 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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FH08 BFK is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FH08 BFK, 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 FH08 BFK registered?

FH08 BFK is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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