2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Daihatsu Sirion MOT pass rate and common faults

709 MOT tests in 2024. 57.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time57.1%
Failed or needed repairs42.9%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 709 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    32 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.1%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension27.2%
  2. Lights & electrics23.0%
  3. Brakes12.7%
  4. Tyres8.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  7. Body & chassis6.1%
  8. Steering4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2006 Daihatsu Sirion?

In 2024, 57.1% of 2006 Daihatsu Sirion cars passed their MOT first time, across 709 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Daihatsu Sirion?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Daihatsu Sirion reliable at MOT time?

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