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LM08 FBL

2008 Daihatsu Materia

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,177 mi
Last recorded85,177 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Materia55,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 FBL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMateria
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 85,177 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 85,170 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,345 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,775 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,873 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 68,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,308 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 62,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 57,997 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,118 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 36,423 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking around tread 185.55/15

Pass 16 Aug 2016 287,207 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,904 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 19,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 19,670 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,722 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 18,719 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 17,843 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,011 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 17,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,092 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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LM08 FBL is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LM08 FBL, 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 LM08 FBL registered?

LM08 FBL is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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