2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Daihatsu Sirion MOT pass rate and common faults

1,324 MOT tests in 2024. 59.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time59.8%
Failed or needed repairs40.2%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,324 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    39 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.9%
  2. Lights & electrics21.3%
  3. Brakes19.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  5. Steering6.0%
  6. Body & chassis5.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  8. Tyres5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened9.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%

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 2007 Daihatsu Sirion?

In 2024, 59.8% of 2007 Daihatsu Sirion cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,324 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Daihatsu Sirion?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 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).