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AK05 HYA

2005 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,813 mi
Last recorded90,813 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Terios57,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 HYA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 90,813 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front all compartments corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Sep 2024 88,565 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,173 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general rust under car

Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,046 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 81,880 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 78,803 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides rear chassis rails corroded.

both sides rear outer lower sills corroded.

off side rear chassis rail has previous poor patch repair.

Fail 20 Jul 2018 77,106 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

underbody corrosion, rear flexible brake hoses ferrule corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,954 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

e.m.l on

front brake pads low

front tyres 2mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 20 Jul 2017 70,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightley

e.m.l on

front brake pads low

front tyres 2mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm

oil level on min

Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,383 miles

Eml on.

Front tyres worn on inner edges and approx 3mm.

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 66,383 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail. (5.2.6)

Eml on.

Front tyres worn on inner edges and approx 3mm.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,461 miles

E,M,L ON

centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightley

front subframe and lower suspension arms corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,857 miles

EML LIGHT ON

METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,387 miles

Both rear tyres are down to 2mm and 3mm,

Screw in nearside front tyre,

Tacks in nearside rear tyre,

Very noisey bearing heard on roadtest,

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,034 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2009 34,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,976 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
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AK05 HYA is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK05 HYA, 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.

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AK05 HYA is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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