2009 Daihatsu Sirion 1.3L Petrol · RGC 111
2009 Daihatsu Sirion (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 75,959 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU SIRION
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RGC 111 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 75,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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RGC 111 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 2009 Daihatsu Sirion (RGC 111) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
RGC 111 Mileage History
- 11/09/202363,137 mi
- 28/08/202466,874 mi+3,737 mi
- 14/08/202571,397 mi+4,523 mi
- 15/08/202571,397 mi
- 29/07/202675,959 mi+4,562 mi
Average of roughly 4,452 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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- 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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