Daihatsu Hi-je vs Daihatsu Sirion: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Daihatsu Hi-je
56%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Daihatsu Sirion
77%
MOT pass rate · 16,687 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Daihatsu Hi-je (56%) and Daihatsu Sirion (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Daihatsu Hi-je | Daihatsu Sirion |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 56% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 44% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 107,723 mi | 80,054 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 16,687 |
Most common faults
Daihatsu Hi-je
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Daihatsu Sirion
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Daihatsu Hi-je (56%) and Daihatsu Sirion (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Daihatsu Hi-je report Full Daihatsu Sirion report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.