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DX59 VHJ

2009 Daihatsu Terios

Grey Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,298 mi
Last recorded89,298 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Terios55,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 VHJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 89,298 miles

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

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

all suspension springs have surface corrosion

exhaust system cracket broker system still secure

front tyres cracking inside tread

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2025 89,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension springs have surface corrosion

all tyres cracking inside tread

exhaust system cracket broker system still secure

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2024 79,191 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,501 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Main pipes to fuel tank ()

Fail 31 May 2023 76,487 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Main pipes to fuel tank ()

Pass 27 May 2022 73,978 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,476 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 70,471 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 62,058 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,607 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,298 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 42,617 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 32,171 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 21,451 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,942 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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DX59 VHJ is a 2009 Daihatsu Terios in Grey with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 55,584 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 DX59 VHJ, 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 17 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX59 VHJ registered?

DX59 VHJ is a 2009 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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