Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2000 Daihatsu Sirion?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2000 Daihatsu Sirion?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2000 Daihatsu Sirion?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2000 Daihatsu Sirion reliable?

Based on MOT data from 972 vehicles, the 2000 Daihatsu Sirion has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2000 Daihatsu Sirion?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2000 Daihatsu Sirion are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (48.4% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (44.9% of vehicles), Oil leak (29.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2000 Daihatsu Sirion?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Daihatsu Sirion (2000)

972 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.5% first-time pass rate

2000 Daihatsu Sirion

CarHunch analysed 972 real MOT records for the 2000 Daihatsu Sirion. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2000 Daihatsu Sirion passes its MOT first time in 73.9% of cases, below the UK average of 80%, which suggests slightly more wear or maintenance neglect than typical for cars this age. With 18.9% of vehicles having recorded a dangerous defect at some point, it's not a major safety red flag, but worth factoring into your inspection checklist.

These Sirions are running at a median 50,994 miles—reasonable for a 24-year-old car—yet they're averaging 3.31 failures per test, indicating that when things do go wrong, they tend to go wrong in clusters. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the areas that commonly fail: have a mechanic check the brakes, steering components, and exhaust system, as these typically account for the bulk of the 13 advisories owners encounter per vehicle.

The 2000 Daihatsu Sirion has a below-average first-time pass rate (74.5% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

74.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

18.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.31

Over 12.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

51k

Middle half: 37k–65k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 13.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 972 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 972 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 48.4%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 29.2%

Oil leak · Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Exhaust & emissions 28.4%

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive · Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

Brake wear 25.1%

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Brakes imbalanced across an axle · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 17.8%

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded · Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000.

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Based on MOT data from 972 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 16,585 Daihatsu Sirion vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 26.6%

4,410

Red 24.4%

4,043

Blue 23.5%

3,896

Black 5.9%

986

Green 5.6%

936

Gold 4.8%

801

Cream 3.9%

642

Yellow 2.5%

420

Grey 1.9%

311

Purple 0.4%

Pink 0.3%

Beige 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 Daihatsu Sirion vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

50,994

typical

37,311

low mileage

65,034

high mileage

Half of all 2000 Daihatsu Sirion vehicles fall between 37,311 and 65,034 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 37,311 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 37,311–65,034 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2000 Daihatsu Sirions sit.

⚠ Over 87,795 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2000 Daihatsu Sirion — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 7% of 2000 Daihatsu Sirions are still active.

Numbers are declining — 34 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

12.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.31

Avg failures per vehicle

13.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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