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FL08 TZA

2008 Daihatsu Materia

Grey Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,284 mi
Last recorded95,284 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Materia55,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 TZA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMateria
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 95,284 miles

Corrosion on inner sills, rear axle and fuel filler pipes.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside rear suspension bump stop broken

Fail 18 Oct 2024 95,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Corrosion on inner sills, rear axle and fuel filler pipes.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside rear suspension bump stop broken

Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 75,979 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 66,230 miles

Chassis inner sills and front and rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler pipe ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 66,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Chassis inner sills and front and rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler pipe ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2021 57,544 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,523 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 46,249 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 39,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,708 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,231 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 26,428 miles

slight corrosion and pitting to both front discs (inner face)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,530 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,619 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,622 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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FL08 TZA is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia in Grey with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL08 TZA, 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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FL08 TZA is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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