2005 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3L Petrol · DK55 SDU
2005 Daihatsu Sirion (1.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 68,150 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU SIRION
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK55 SDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2025
- 68,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK55 SDU 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 2005 Daihatsu Sirion (DK55 SDU) between August 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
DK55 SDU Mileage History
- 08/08/202264,695 mi
- 21/12/202366,766 mi+2,071 mi
- 30/01/202466,831 mi+65 mi
- 22/01/202568,121 mi+1,290 mi
- 28/01/202568,150 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 1,396 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: 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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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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