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GP57 VKU

2008 Daihatsu Materia

Maroon Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,731 mi
Last recorded106,731 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Materia55,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 VKU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMateria
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 106,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 101,806 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 96,634 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 96,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pad likely to fall out of carrier (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,319 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 81,760 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 81,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 79,383 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 79,382 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,081 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 74,017 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,349 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 67,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,385 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 48,154 miles

accident damage to rear

Fail 22 Sep 2015 48,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

accident damage to rear

Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,315 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 38,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,388 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,373 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,808 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 23,764 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 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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GP57 VKU is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia in Maroon with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GP57 VKU, 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 GP57 VKU registered?

GP57 VKU is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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