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X49 VGC

2001 Daihatsu Mira

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,080 mi
Last recorded106,080 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 VGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelMira
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 106,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 106,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 104,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 103,535 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 103,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 May 2022 103,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 99,030 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 96,449 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear shock absorber lower bushes are covered in grease

steering wheel changed for one with no airbag

Pass 7 Dec 2018 92,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 87,946 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 84,099 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 83,963 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 78,841 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres cracked and perished (no cords visible)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 72,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

srs lamp indicating a fault

Pass 26 Aug 2010 90,345 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs rust edges

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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X49 VGC is a 2001 Daihatsu Mira in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X49 VGC, 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 25 years old, this Daihatsu Mira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X49 VGC is a 2001 Daihatsu Mira, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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