2006 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3L Petrol · AG 131
2006 Daihatsu Sirion (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 40,349 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU SIRION
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AG 131 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 40,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AG 131 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Daihatsu Sirion (AG 131) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AG 131 Mileage History
- 14/09/202333,696 mi
- 11/09/202435,721 mi+2,025 mi
- 12/09/202538,160 mi+2,439 mi
- 15/09/202640,202 mi+2,042 mi
- 21/09/202640,349 mi+147 mi
Average of roughly 2,203 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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DAIHATSU SIRION Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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.
- Electric Power Steering Column Motor and Torque Sensor FailureModerate
Second-generation M300 Sirion models use an electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) column assembly with an integrated torque sensor and assist motor. Internal sensor drift, solder joint fatigue, or motor brush wear causes intermittent steering assistance loss, uneven weighting between left and right turns, or sudden shutdown while parking. In many cases, the EPS warning light illuminates on the dashboard. Because the sensor is integrated into the column, replacement of the complete steering column unit is typically required.
- 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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