2002 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3L Petrol · GU02 KUE

The 2022‑03‑18 MOT passed, confirming that the vehicle was roadworthy after the earlier 2022‑03‑15 failures were corrected; however, the repeated tyre and suspension defects across the record show that the underlying maintenance trend remains unchanged rather than improving. At 24 years old, the Sirion has accumulated 118,617 miles, averaging roughly 4,900 miles per year, a figure that is low for its age and suggests limited use or extended periods of inactivity; mileage has risen more steeply in the past six years, with increments of about 8,000 miles annually between 2016 and 2022, indicating a gradual increase in usage rather than long idle gaps. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension components that have repeatedly shown deteriorated ball‑joint dust covers and corroded sill mounting near the trailing arm, as these indicate potential wear of bushes, joints and structural integrity; the history of exposed tyre cords, thin brake pads and binding rear brakes means the tyres, brake pads, discs and caliper movement must be examined for safety, while the documented rust on the off‑side rear suspension mount and near‑side rear bumper brackets warrants a close check for chassis corrosion. Although the most recent test passed, the accumulation of these recurring mechanical and structural issues implies that the vehicle’s continued roadworthiness depends on the buyer confirming that the recent repairs addressed the underlying wear and that no hidden corrosion or suspension play compromises the chassis.