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DV08 OBA

2008 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,868 mi
Last recorded72,868 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Terios59,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 OBA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 72,868 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 72,133 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 72,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 66,767 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 62,833 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 62,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 58,927 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 58,927 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,602 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 52,136 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 52,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,062 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 46,140 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 42,201 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 42,201 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,883 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 31,235 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 31,235 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 25,318 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,444 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,952 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,555 miles

tyres have cracks in tread grooves

Fail 20 Jul 2011 15,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyres have cracks in tread grooves

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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DV08 OBA is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios in Black 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 DV08 OBA, 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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DV08 OBA is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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