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EX09 LJA

2009 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,594 mi
Last recorded188,594 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Terios55,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 LJA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 188,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre pipe support bracket corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2025 185,233 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 182,214 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 175,673 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole just below top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 170,209 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 169,937 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 161,003 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 152,144 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 138,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 121,945 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,105 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,083 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,372 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,642 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,241 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 14,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,850 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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EX09 LJA is a 2009 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX09 LJA, 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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EX09 LJA is a 2009 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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