2009 Daihatsu Sirion MOT pass rate: 72.3% (2,638 tests)
Is the 2009 Sirion getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75.5% +8.6 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 71.1% +5.0 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 69.9% +3.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Sirion
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 616 | 31.3% |
| 2 | Brakes | 342 | 17.4% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 326 | 16.6% |
| 4 | Tyres | 168 | 8.5% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 140 | 7.1% |
| 6 | Visibility | 136 | 6.9% |
All Sirion years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2,112 | 64.8% | +0.3 pts | 74,424 |
| 2006 | 2,133 | 66.7% | +2.3 pts | 73,029 |
| 2007 | 4,009 | 69.0% | +3.9 pts | 70,339 |
| 2008 | 5,383 | 70.0% | +4.9 pts | 67,396 |
| 2009 (this page) | 2,638 | 72.3% | +5.9 pts | 65,684 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Daihatsu Sirion reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 72.3% of their MOT tests (2,638 tests, 2023–2025), +5.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 65,684 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Sirion?
The median tested example shows 65,684 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.