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AD53 BWA

2003 Daihatsu Sirion

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,019 mi
Last recorded68,019 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Sirion46,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BWA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 68,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 68,018 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 67,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f inner and outer brake pads are the wrong way round

Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,631 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 46,232 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 46,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 45,990 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 44,858 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 44,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 44,041 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 44,040 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,584 miles

Offside front tyre worn on both outer edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,703 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges and starting to crack and perish.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,300 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,463 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,820 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate disfigured slightly

Pass 24 Dec 2010 35,457 miles

Strong Adv: Brake pedle has lot of travel before working the brake

Fail 20 Dec 2010 35,456 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,613 miles

Adv:A Fair bit of travel in footbrake padle before effort is applied to brakes.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,963 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 23,185 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 17,746 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Sirion?

Based on 250,499 MOT tests across 16,625 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
3,921
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,083
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,410
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 2,063
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AD53 BWA is a 2003 Daihatsu Sirion in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Sirion models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 46,600 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 Sirion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 BWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Sirion typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Sirion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD53 BWA is a 2003 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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