Daihatsu Sirion statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 4,633 −13.9% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 938 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 60.4% Cars of the same ages 58.6%
• Rank by number licensed No. 443 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2009 15,366 licensed
• Average annual mileage 4,328 miles a year

How many Daihatsu Sirions are left in Great Britain?

There were 4,633 Daihatsu Sirions licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 938 declared off the road (SORN). That is 69.8% fewer than the peak of 15,366 in 2009.

Daihatsu Sirion versions

The Daihatsu Sirion F Speed has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.

Daihatsu Sirion MOT reliability

In 2025, 60.4% of Daihatsu Sirion MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Daihatsu Sirions tested pass 58.6% of the time, so the Daihatsu Sirion does better than average for its age, by 1.8 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 60.5%.

Daihatsu Sirion MOT failures

Suspension is the most common reason a Daihatsu Sirion fails its MOT, appearing on 45.1% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 8.1% of Daihatsu Sirion tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Daihatsu Sirion MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Daihatsu Sirion failed its MOT in 2025 was “Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn”, on 21.2% of 2,147 failed tests. 70.3% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Daihatsu Sirion by year

5 years of the Daihatsu Sirion, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2008 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (62.7% passed first time) and the 2005 cars worst (53.5%).

Daihatsu Sirion engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 4,924 Daihatsu Sirions licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 55.5% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc, and 40.4% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc. The share with an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc has fallen from 47.5% in 2014 to 40.4%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Daihatsu Sirion fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Daihatsu Sirion from 2000, when the data begins, to 2010. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2010), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 42.2 to 56.5 mpg, with CO2 of 118 to 157 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Sirion”, “New Sirion”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Daihatsu Sirion safety recalls

DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Daihatsu Sirion, launched on 10 October 2001.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Daihatsu Sirion. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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