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DY08 GMZ

2008 Daihatsu Terios

Grey Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,708 mi
Last recorded128,708 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Terios59,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 GMZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 128,708 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle

underneath the vehicle is covered by underseal

Pass 27 Jan 2025 126,284 miles

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 25 Jan 2025 126,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heavily under sealed all over

Pass 4 May 2023 118,139 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake drum back plates have heavy surface corrosion

Vehicle has heavy surface corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 21 Apr 2023 118,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake drum back plates have heavy surface corrosion

Vehicle has heavy surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 25 Apr 2022 111,236 miles

Front of vehicle undersealed

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion to chassis, axle and suspension components

Fail 20 Apr 2022 111,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front of vehicle undersealed

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion to chassis, axle and suspension components

Pass 26 Apr 2021 105,318 miles

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))

all underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Mar 2021 105,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Both brake drum back plates significantly corroded but secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 103,550 miles

Fuel hose corroded filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 102,166 miles

Central Rear air freshener removed to check seat belt

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 102,083 miles

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

Central Rear air freshener removed to check seat belt

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 100,477 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 27 Feb 2017 96,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 92,575 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,127 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,613 miles

2 front calipers damp but no apparent leaks

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,419 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,014 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,051 miles

advise both front wiper blades split on edges

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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DY08 GMZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios in Grey with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY08 GMZ, 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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What year was DY08 GMZ registered?

DY08 GMZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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