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V942 EKW

1999 Daihatsu Mira

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,203 mi
Last recorded69,203 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Mira59,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV942 EKW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMira
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 69,203 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking/perished slightly

Fail 15 May 2013 69,200 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking/perished slightly

Pass 28 May 2012 68,255 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2012 68,255 miles

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

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,974 miles

Front brake discs corroded

General underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2011 66,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

General underbody corrosion

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,782 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 63,782 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 57,996 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 57,996 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 54,136 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 54,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,306 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 42,043 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Mira?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 401 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
2,676
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 62
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V942 EKW is a 1999 Daihatsu Mira in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Daihatsu Mira models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 59,419 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 Mira fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V942 EKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Mira typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Daihatsu Mira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V942 EKW is a 1999 Daihatsu Mira, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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