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AK03 AVF

2003 Daihatsu Sirion

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,941 mi
Last recorded71,941 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Sirion46,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AVF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020 71,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,790 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front brake noisy

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2019 70,790 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front brake noisy

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,211 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 70,211 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,873 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,014 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,581 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,433 miles

both front brake discs corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,546 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,836 miles

both wiper blades deteriourating

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,662 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,346 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,549 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 15,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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AK03 AVF is a 2003 Daihatsu Sirion in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK03 AVF, 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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AK03 AVF is a 2003 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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