2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Daihatsu Sirion MOT pass rate and common faults

710 MOT tests in 2024. 57.9% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time57.9%
Failed or needed repairs42.1%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 710 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.2%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.8%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    21 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.2%
  2. Lights & electrics21.0%
  3. Brakes13.8%
  4. Body & chassis11.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  7. Steering5.1%
  8. Tyres4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.2%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn7.7%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2005 Daihatsu Sirion?

In 2024, 57.9% of 2005 Daihatsu Sirion cars passed their MOT first time, across 710 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Daihatsu Sirion?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Daihatsu Sirion reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).