2005 Daihatsu Sirion · 2,731 MOT tests
2005 Daihatsu Sirion reliability
2005 Daihatsu Sirions fail 41.2% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Sirion years (2,731 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Daihatsu Sirions: 37.8%)
- 41.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Daihatsu Sirions: 37.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 73,204
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,731
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 21.8% of tests fail here (52% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Daihatsu Sirion
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.8%
- Lights and electrics14.6%
- Brakes9.5%
- Body, chassis and structure7.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Tyres5.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 8.46%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.1%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.66%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 3.44%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.08%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 2.82%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.79%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.64%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.47%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.03%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (6.81%)
Is a 2005 Daihatsu Sirion reliable?
2005 Daihatsu Sirions fail 41.2% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Sirion years (2,731 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Daihatsu Sirion MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (8.46% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.1% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Daihatsu Sirion have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Daihatsu Sirion shows 73,204 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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