CarVerify

Free Car Check

A20 SPU

2005 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests57 (41 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

86,360 mi
Last recorded86,360 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Terios57,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SPU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

41 pass 16 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 86,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2026 84,876 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,445 miles

Back seat down time of test

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Offside Front Swivel hub leaking

Fail 14 Apr 2025 78,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Swivel hub damp

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 73,367 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 72,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no reading (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lights cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective rear blade worn out (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 117,513 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 77,266 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 77,264 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 61,090 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 61,090 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of rear inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of rear inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 113,719 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 113,719 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 57,731 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 75,592 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 57,424 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. All rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 110,517 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 110,517 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 48,507 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2021 106,690 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 75,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 41,885 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust blowing

suspension and body corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 101,608 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,740 miles

heavy coat of under seal on entire underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Sep 2020 71,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle from o/s rear brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

heavy coat of under seal on entire underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,393 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,175 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake on rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front panel corroded

signs of leak on nearside rear back plate

vehicles underside including suspension and chassis components wax sealed limiting full visual inspection

Fail 11 Sep 2019 70,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill area holed within 30cm of offside front lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake on rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front panel corroded

rear tyre valves perishing

signs of leak on nearside rear back plate

vehicles underside including suspension and chassis components wax sealed limiting full visual inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2019 31,598 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 94,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker sliding bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker sliding bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,284 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to clearly see inner pads with wheels attached (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to clearly see inner pad with wheels attached (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside rear coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front chassis area within 30cm of shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear upper coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion around vehicle structure ( Front panel)

general corrosion on underside of vehicles suspension and chassis components

nearside and offside front tyre valves perishing

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing heavily within tread area and sidewalls

nearside front tyre perishing heavily and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre perishing heavily

signs of fluid leak on nearside rear hub/ backplate moist

Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,958 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 68,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to clearly see inner pads with wheels attached (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to clearly see inner pad with wheels attached (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside rear coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front chassis area within 30cm of shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear upper coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion around vehicle structure ( Front panel)

general corrosion on underside of vehicles suspension and chassis components

heat shield around catalytic convertor loose and rattling

nearside and offside front tyre valves perishing

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing heavily within tread area and sidewalls

nearside front tyre perishing heavily and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre perishing heavily

signs of fluid leak on nearside rear hub/ backplate moist

Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,855 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

converted to motor caravan now class 4

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,409 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,733 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 64,406 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear axle brake pipe slightly corroded inside mounting clip (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 89,362 miles

emissions too clean to register

nearside centre side marker light not working

Fail 23 Dec 2016 89,362 miles

Nearside rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

emissions too clean to register

nearside centre side marker light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,629 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,851 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to underbody panels

surface cracks to o/s/r tyre sidewalls

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,126 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 27,126 miles

Centre Rear Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,628 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 56,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,869 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,657 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres splitting in tread quite badly

Pass 26 Aug 2013 23,335 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,607 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,178 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,113 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,080 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,012 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 33,012 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front hubs leaking oil very badly

Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,891 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Terios?

Based on 225,773 MOT tests across 14,965 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
4,876
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,434
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,330
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,018
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,004
Full Daihatsu Terios reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A20 SPU is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 57 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 57,601 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Terios fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 7,214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 SPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Terios typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A20 SPU?

You can check the full history of A20 SPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A20 SPU registered?

A20 SPU is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is A20 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 SPU shows 57 tests with a 71.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A20 SPU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A20 SPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.