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WJ08 XGS

2008 Daihatsu Materia

Maroon Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,030 mi
Last recorded94,030 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Materia55,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 XGS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMateria
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 94,030 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 94,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 83,398 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 83,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 72,292 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 72,292 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 62,977 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 52,014 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 42,520 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 42,205 miles

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

Front Suspension corroded / radiator support

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

Nearside Rear Fuel filler breather pipe corroded

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

Rear OS/NS Brake drum backing plates corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 42,010 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner wall

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner wall

Pass 1 Mar 2019 41,035 miles

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

Surface corrosion to underside - front and rear suspension, front chassis extensions and radiator support panel and rear brake back plates

Fail 26 Feb 2019 41,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface corrosion to underside - front and rear suspension, front chassis extensions and radiator support panel and rear brake back plates

Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,949 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Bumper insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 38,964 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Bumper insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,732 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,840 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,771 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,422 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,765 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,452 miles

new front pads and discs fitted

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 5 Mar 2011 24,441 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

inner face of front brake discs exsesivly pitted

only 20% of inner face of front brake discs in contact with pads

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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WJ08 XGS is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia in Maroon with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WJ08 XGS, 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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WJ08 XGS is a 2008 Daihatsu Materia, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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