2009 Daihatsu Sirion 1.0L Petrol · VN09 PYA

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy following its most recent test in May 2026, but the maintenance history shows a trend of deteriorating rubber and plastic components. While the car passed the test at 55,997 miles, the tester flagged a severely deteriorated nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot and a perishing offside rear tyre. These issues indicate that while the vehicle is operational, certain non-mechanical wear parts are failing due to age-related dry rot rather than high-mileage stress. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 55,997 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,300 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-interval usage, with only 3,757 miles driven between May 2024 and May 2025, and another 5,425 miles in the final year. This low-frequency use explains the presence of tarnished headlamp lenses and perishing tyres, as these materials often degrade when a vehicle sits stationary for long periods without regular exposure. A buyer must physically inspect the nearside front drive shaft to ensure the CV boot has not already split or begun leaking grease, which would lead to imminent joint failure. The fluctuating rear service brakes noted in June 2023 at 42,315 miles also warrant a check for disc pitting or corrosion caused by infrequent use. Given the low mileage and age, the inspection should also focus on identifying structural corrosion and checking perished suspension bushes, as these are the primary risks for low-mileage vehicles that have not been driven frequently.