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Daihatsu Sirion reliability by build year

Coverage 1998-20071 named generationHatchbackPETROL
At a glance

Daihatsu Sirion built around 2008: about average at the MOT

Daihatsu Sirions built around 2008 fail their MOT a little less often than similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

28% of MOT tests on Daihatsu Sirions built around 2008 ended in a fail (retests included), against 33% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Daihatsu Sirions built around 2008 involves the suspension.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Daihatsu Sirion's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Sirion's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

M

M100 (2nd gen) (1998-2007)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROL

28.4% fail rate, built around 2007 (18 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.3%)

From 1,299 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

PETROL
1,221 MOT tests across all agesNo separate page

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Daihatsu Sirion.

See every build year for the Daihatsu Sirion

By age

Daihatsu Sirion fail rate by age

This chart combines every Daihatsu Sirion ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
56529.4%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1,54329.0%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
1,99028.3%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
1,29928.4%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
83331.1%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
50933.6%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
10129.7%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
14134.0%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
10834.3%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
7037.1%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
8632.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 24 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 17-year-old Daihatsu Sirions

These issues come from 17-year-old Daihatsu Sirions, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    28.1%
    Advisory: 608Fail: 250 (29% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    18.0%
    Advisory: 497Fail: 44 (8% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    15.1%
    Advisory: 386Fail: 45 (10% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    14.4%
    Advisory: 400Fail: 35 (8% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    11.6%
    Advisory: 387Fail: 5 (1% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,990 MOT tests on 17-year-old Daihatsu Sirions, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 17-year-old Daihatsu Sirions notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Suspension34%
  2. Lighting + Suspension27%
  3. Suspension + Tyres26%
  4. Brakes + Tyres22%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,202 MOT tests on Daihatsu Sirion cars built around 2008 (17 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Daihatsu Sirion.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

1 recall in all

1 Daihatsu Sirion recall covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 recall

Top concerns

  • Headlights may fail unexpectedly

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Volkswagen Beetle

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    36.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97.1%

    No clear edge over the Daihatsu Sirion on these figures.

    5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    3,711 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  2. 2

    Nissan Micra

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    30.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.9%
    Dangerous
    5.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 5.6%, against 6.2% for the Daihatsu Sirion.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    17,936 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  3. 3

    Volkswagen Fox

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    35.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    9.2%
    Dangerous
    5.4%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 5.4%, against 6.2% for the Daihatsu Sirion.

    5,869 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  4. 4

    Suzuki Swift

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    34.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    10%
    Dangerous
    8.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95%

    No clear edge over the Daihatsu Sirion on these figures.

    9,441 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2008 (17 years old), the Daihatsu Sirion across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly less often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,990 17-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Daihatsu Sirion ever sold: 7,245 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2008 (17 years old): 1,990 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.