2009 Daihatsu Sirion 1.0L Petrol · WG09 FDK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding front end suspension components. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 71,043 miles passed, it carried advisories for play in both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and a worn offside front tyre. This follows a failure in March 2025 where the lower suspension arm ball joints were found to be excessively worn, indicating that these components are reaching the end of their functional life and require proactive monitoring and replacement. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 71,043 miles represents a very low annual average of approximately 4,200 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between the April 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 7,300 miles covered in the final year. This low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components due to age rather than wear, which explains the recurring perished dust covers and worn ball joints despite the low mechanical mileage. A buyer must inspect closely at the front suspension geometry. The recurring issues with anti-roll bar links and lower arm ball joints suggest a systemic failure of rubber and bushings across the assembly. The history also shows a pattern of uneven tyre wear, specifically noted in 2024 and 2026, which may indicate an incorrect wheel alignment or worn steering components that have not been fully addressed. Additionally, the windscreen stone chip and wiper performance issues from the 2025 failure should be verified to ensure visibility remains unobstructed under standard conditions.