1999 Daihatsu Sirion 1.0L Petrol · T530 MKJ
1999 Daihatsu Sirion (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 40,857 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2016.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU SIRION
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T530 MKJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/04/2016
- 40,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T530 MKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Daihatsu Sirion (T530 MKJ) between April 2006 and April 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)”; “Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
T530 MKJ Mileage History
- 28/04/200624,623 mi
- 20/04/200726,540 mi+1,917 mi
- 21/04/200828,863 mi+2,323 mi
- 21/04/200828,865 mi+2 mi
- 03/04/200930,532 mi+1,667 mi
- 20/04/201031,744 mi+1,212 mi
- 20/04/201031,744 mi
- 26/04/201133,611 mi+1,867 mi
- 02/04/201235,052 mi+1,441 mi
- 16/04/201235,100 mi+48 mi
- 06/04/201336,479 mi+1,379 mi
- 05/04/201438,074 mi+1,595 mi
- 28/03/201539,488 mi+1,414 mi
- 03/04/201539,526 mi+38 mi
- 02/04/201640,857 mi+1,331 mi
Average of roughly 1,635 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Daihatsu Daihatsu Sirion
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Structural Underbody and Subframe CorrosionSerious
UK road salt and damp climate cause severe corrosion along the inner sills, rear chassis legs, jacking points, and front subframe mounting brackets. The factory electro-coating and underbody sealant degrade over time, allowing moisture to penetrate sheet metal joints. If neglected, corrosion weakens structural rigidity and mounting points for the suspension and powertrain, resulting in MOT failure. Remedial repairs require cutting out degraded metal and welding replacement structural repair panels.
- Front Suspension Wishbone Bush and Drop Link DeteriorationModerate
Frequent traversal of speed humps and potholed British tarmac causes accelerated wear to the rubber bushes in the front lower control arms and the ball-joints of the anti-roll bar drop links. The bonded rubber splits and perishes, leading to excessive suspension play, imprecise steering tracking, and clunking over uneven road surfaces. Degraded drop links and split ball-joint rubber dust gaiters are leading causes of UK MOT advisories and failure points on high-mileage Sirions.
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