2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Daihatsu Sirion MOT pass rate and common faults

121 MOT tests in 2024. 61.2% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time61.2%
Failed or needed repairs38.8%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 121 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.3%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.0%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.0%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  6. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%
  8. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.5%
  9. Pedal: has insufficient reserve travel2.5%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension17.4%
  2. Lights & electrics17.4%
  3. Body & chassis16.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.7%
  5. Brakes15.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  7. Tyres6.6%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible9.1%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Daihatsu Sirion?

In 2024, 61.2% of 2002 Daihatsu Sirion cars passed their MOT first time, across 121 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Daihatsu Sirion?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2002 Daihatsu Sirion reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).