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DG08 MVW

2008 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,596 mi
Last recorded105,596 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Terios59,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 MVW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 105,596 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Heavily undersealed, including sub-frame and suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 105,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 97,512 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank mountings corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 89,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 88,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,074 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 83,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 79,308 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 70,057 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 70,057 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,118 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,768 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear mains into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 55,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear mains into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,944 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 53,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges & cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened [Bush] (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit [and outer edge] (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking within tread but currently not showing cords.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened [Bush] (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit [and outer edge] (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking within tread but currently not showing cords.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 47,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened [Bush] (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit [and outer edge] (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking within tread but currently not showing cords.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened [Bush] (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit [and outer edge] (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking within tread but currently not showing cords.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,017 miles

all tyres cracking in tread pattern but not showing cords

Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,868 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,364 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,077 miles

front top mounts very slight lift when weight of the vehicle

rear tyres starting to crack on the walls very slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,058 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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DG08 MVW is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 59,469 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 DG08 MVW, 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 18 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG08 MVW is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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