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FMW 164J

2008 Daihatsu Materia

Maroon Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,108 mi
Last recorded115,108 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Materia55,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 164J
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMateria
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 115,108 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 107,543 miles

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both brake backing plates (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

all underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 24 Jul 2025 107,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both brake backing plates (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside of vehicle undersealed

fuel filler neck corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2024 100,436 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 94,608 miles

Front Both front inner sill areas corroded

Front Both front lower wishbones corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Both rear inner sill areas corroded

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2022 89,017 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,374 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 81,374 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,039 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,816 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,818 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,156 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,897 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,330 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,731 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,974 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,762 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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FMW 164J is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia in Maroon with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FMW 164J, 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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FMW 164J is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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