2006 Daihatsu Sirion 1.0L Petrol · SK56 ATU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent MOT test in March 2025 at 83,066 miles saw the car fail due to a defective headlamp, an exhaust leak, and perished front tyres. While it passed the immediate re-test, the presence of these faults suggests that mechanical issues are only addressed when they cause a legal failure, rather than being identified during routine servicing. At approximately 20 years old, the recorded mileage of 83,066 miles is notably low, averaging just 4,153 miles per year. This low usage pattern correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components seen in the record. Between March 2023 and March 2025, the vehicle covered only 2,940 miles, yet it suffered multiple failures involving perished tyres, deteriorated CV boots, and exhaust leaks. This indicates the car likely sits for long periods, which leads to dry rot in tyres and accelerated components despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody, as underbody corrosion was flagged in the March 2025 test. The history shows recurring issues with the suspension, including an anti-roll bar linkage ball joint in 2024 and a critical suspension arm ball joint failure in 2022. The buyer should also check the brake system for binding, as the tester noted binding calipers in 2020, and corroded rear brake pipes in 2019 and 2020. The exhaust leak noted in 2025 also requires verification to ensure the system was properly repaired rather than temporarily patched.