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E21 MWA

2008 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

58,178 mi
Last recorded58,178 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Terios59,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 MWA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 58,178 miles

All suspension bushes slightly perished/deteriorated

Excessive underbody surface corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2024 56,524 miles

All suspension and brake components corroding.

All suspension bushes perishing,

Pass 4 Sep 2023 55,337 miles

All suspension bushes badly perished.

All suspension components heavily corroded.

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Snapped off but system well supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm also badly age cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 51,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 51,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 48,583 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken off

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 46,904 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubbers perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubbers perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush separating from metal slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 46,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubbers perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubbers perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush separating from metal slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 44,799 miles

Front Anti roll bar drop link lower mounting bushes badly perished.

General heavy corrosion on all suspension components.

Nearside Front Tyre has a screw in the edge of the tread, (unrepairable)

Nearside Wiper smears screen slightly.

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 44,799 miles

Front Anti roll bar drop link lower mounting bushes badly perished.

General heavy corrosion on all suspension components.

Nearside Front Tyre has a screw in the edge of the tread, (unrepairable)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Wiper smears screen slightly.

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 41,615 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,239 miles

windscreen sun visor fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2017 38,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen sun visor fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,703 miles

Front pads 3/4mm

Fail 9 Aug 2016 34,703 miles

Front pads 3/4mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,667 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 30,667 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 27,144 miles

Both front tyres badly cracked

Offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Oil level too high

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,144 miles

Both front tyres badly cracked

Offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Oil level too high

Pass 20 Jul 2013 24,133 miles

n/s/rear seat belt not checked [child seat fitted ]

o/s/f tyre wall perished

Fail 17 Jul 2013 24,078 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/rear seat belt not checked [child seat fitted ]

o/s/f tyre wall perished

rear wiper torn

Pass 16 Aug 2012 19,576 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 14,626 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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E21 MWA is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E21 MWA, 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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E21 MWA is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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