2008 Daihatsu Sirion · 6,497 MOT tests
2008 Daihatsu Sirion reliability
2008 Daihatsu Sirions fail 35.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Sirion years (6,497 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Daihatsu Sirions: 37.8%)
- 35.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Daihatsu Sirions: 37.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 65,255
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,497
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: about average for its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.8% of tests fail here (65% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.6%
- Lights and electrics12.7%
- Brakes8.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Body, chassis and structure5.8%
- Tyres5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.02%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.54%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
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.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.79%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.63%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.4%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.24%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.42%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.28%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.99%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (6.39%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (6.37%)
Is a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion reliable?
2008 Daihatsu Sirions fail 35.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Sirion years (6,497 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.02% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.54% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Daihatsu Sirion have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Daihatsu Sirion shows 65,255 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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