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BU03 VLL

2003 Daihatsu Sirion

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,814 mi
Last recorded89,814 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Sirion46,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VLL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSirion
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2021 89,814 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 84,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside gearbox mounting appears to be worn

Obligatory mirror slightly loose nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 84,947 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside gearbox mounting appears to be worn

Obligatory mirror slightly loose nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 80,472 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail Near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 80,447 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear chassis at coil spring and shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s inner and outer sill and wheel arch at rear suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s front tyre only just legal due to wearing on outer edge

unable to check condition of both outer sills due to sill covers being fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2018 77,150 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,376 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 62,066 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 62,065 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,242 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 57,209 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,835 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,253 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 53,251 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,129 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,086 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,846 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,499 miles

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

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,817 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 40,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,311 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,697 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 28,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BU03 VLL is a 2003 Daihatsu Sirion in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BU03 VLL, 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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BU03 VLL is a 2003 Daihatsu Sirion, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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