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Daihatsu Sirion M100 (2nd gen) (1998-2007) reliability

At a glance

Daihatsu Sirion M100 (2nd gen) built around 2007: about average at the MOT

Daihatsu Sirion M100 (2nd gen) models built around 2007 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 Sirion M100 (2nd gen) models built around 2007 ended in a fail (retests included), against 33% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Daihatsu Sirion M100 (2nd gen) models built around 2007 involves the suspension.

No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate1998-2007HatchbackPETROL

Based on 3,855 tests of Sirion models registered 1998-2007.

About 1 in 12 Sirion M100 (2nd gen) MOTs (8.4%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2007 (18 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 1,299 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 15 Sirion M100 (2nd gen) MOTs (5.9%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2007 (18 years old).

Based on 1,299 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

M100 (2nd gen) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
70830.2%
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.

How the Sirion M100 (2nd gen) compares

At each age below, see how the Sirion M100 (2nd gen) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 2,859 tests across 5 Daihatsu models, built around 2007 (18 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateDaihatsu average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
70830.2%
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.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can 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.

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Sirion M100 (2nd gen).

  1. 1

    Suzuki Ignis

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.3%

    No clear edge over the Daihatsu Sirion M100 (2nd gen) on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,136 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  2. 2

    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 M100 (2nd gen) on these figures.

    5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    3,365 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  3. 3

    Nissan Micra

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.1%
    Dangerous
    6.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    No clear edge over the Daihatsu Sirion M100 (2nd gen) on these figures.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    19,716 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  4. 4

    Hyundai Getz

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.8%
    Dangerous
    7.7%

    No clear edge over the Daihatsu Sirion M100 (2nd gen) on these figures.

    5,154 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

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.

Recall context

1 recall in all

1 Sirion M100 (2nd gen) 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.

What has gone wrong on Sirion M100 (2nd gen) cars built around 2007

The share of petrol cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 235 cars.

Structural systems

Suspension
57%
Emissions
20%
Drivetrain
8%
Bodywork
8%
Steering
7%

Wear items

Brakes
43%
Tyres
40%
Lighting
39%

Rust, which the MOT calls corrosion: 29% of these cars show rust-related issues at this age.

Check the sills, subframe and brake pipes before you decide.

How Sirion M100 (2nd gen) cars have aged

How Sirion M100 (2nd gen) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.

0%10%20%30%40%1416182022Age at MOTBuilt around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 25.7% (1,298 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 26.9% (1,222 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 29.1% (1,159 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 28.9% (1,028 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 27.2% (892 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 27.4% (744 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 29.9% (680 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 31.6% (623 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 29.8% (523 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 29.8% (436 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 30.4% (767 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 30.5% (696 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 30.0% (620 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 32.3% (539 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2005, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 33.8% (456 tests, 2025 data)2005Built around 2004, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 31.5% (127 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2004, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 35.8% (109 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2004, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 33.0% (88 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2004, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 34.2% (73 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2004, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 36.8% (57 tests, 2025 data)2004Built around 2003, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 31.6% (158 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2003, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 28.0% (132 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2003, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 27.8% (115 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2003, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 37.7% (106 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2003, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 33.3% (78 tests, 2025 data)2003Built around 2002, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 30.1% (156 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2002, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 35.7% (115 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2002, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 34.0% (100 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2002, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 26.5% (83 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2002, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 30.7% (75 tests, 2025 data)2002Built around 2001, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 34.1% (88 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2001, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 25.4% (71 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2001, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 32.4% (71 tests, 2023 data)2001Built around 1999, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 36.8% (76 tests, 2021 data)Built around 1999, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 39.3% (56 tests, 2022 data)1999
First registered around 2007First registered around 2006First registered around 2005First registered around 2004
How each part holds up as M100 (2nd gen) cars age

How each part holds up as M100 (2nd gen) cars age

The share of petrol cars built 2005-2008 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.

Part of the car17 years18 years19 years20 years
Suspension57%58%56%66%
Brakes43%51%56%52%
Emissions20%20%16%29%
Tyres40%48%37%46%
Lighting39%44%41%48%
Drivetrain8%4%5%9%
Bodywork8%5%7%10%
Steering7%9%9%13%
Corrosion29%29%31%35%

Based on petrol cars in the 2005-2008 build-year band, from 131 to 235 cars at each age.

M100 (2nd gen) variants compared
All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common issues on Daihatsu Sirions of this age

This list covers every Daihatsu Sirion built around 2007, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the M100 (2nd gen) on its own.

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: 390Fail: 169 (30% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    18.9%
    Advisory: 319Fail: 26 (8% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    15.2%
    Advisory: 276Fail: 27 (9% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

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

    14.4%
    Advisory: 253Fail: 26 (9% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    11.6%
    Advisory: 240Fail: 4 (2% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,299 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2007 (18 years old), the Daihatsu Sirion M100 (2nd gen) (1998-2007) fails MOTs slightly less often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,299 18-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 3,855 MOT tests on Daihatsu Sirions first registered between 1998-2007. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.