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GK08 VSX

2008 Daihatsu Materia

Grey Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,900 mi
Last recorded109,900 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Materia55,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 VSX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMateria
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 109,900 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2026 109,900 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn new arm not tight on the ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2025 98,418 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 98,418 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 89,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 83,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 77,144 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 77,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 60,307 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 55,865 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,397 miles

Coolant leak ()

anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Mar 2017 50,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak ()

anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 46,068 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,300 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,561 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,472 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 33,472 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,730 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,038 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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GK08 VSX is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia in Grey with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GK08 VSX, 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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GK08 VSX is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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