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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

  1. Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  2. Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  5. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  6. 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

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. 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.