2006 Daihatsu Sirion · 2,668 MOT tests
2006 Daihatsu Sirion reliability
2006 Daihatsu Sirions fail 40.6% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Sirion years (2,668 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Daihatsu Sirions: 37.8%)
- 40.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Daihatsu Sirions: 37.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 71,612
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,668
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: about average for its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.2% of tests fail here (48% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Daihatsu Sirion
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.2%
- Lights and electrics15.7%
- Brakes9.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.9%
- Tyres6.2%
- Body, chassis and structure6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 8.28%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.24%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.86%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.34%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Stop lamp not working 3.26%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.81%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.76%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.98%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (7.27%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (6.33%)
Is a 2006 Daihatsu Sirion reliable?
2006 Daihatsu Sirions fail 40.6% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Sirion years (2,668 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Daihatsu Sirion MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (8.28% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.24% of tests), position lamp not working (3.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Daihatsu Sirion have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Daihatsu Sirion shows 71,612 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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