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EY08 SZL

2008 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,449 mi
Last recorded139,449 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Terios59,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 SZL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 139,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 134,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 129,049 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 124,064 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 117,404 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 117,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 111,715 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 107,499 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 107,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 101,211 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 101,211 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 92,978 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 92,978 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 83,665 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,346 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,471 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 70,471 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,893 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,540 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,089 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,808 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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EY08 SZL is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EY08 SZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY08 SZL registered?

EY08 SZL is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EY08 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 SZL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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