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FJ09 UYE

2009 Daihatsu Terios

Grey Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,460 mi
Last recorded117,460 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Terios55,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 UYE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 117,460 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Oct 2025 117,460 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 111,582 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 111,582 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 104,711 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

minimum reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 2 Oct 2023 104,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

minimum reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 29 Sep 2022 97,146 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 97,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 90,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 90,776 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 82,215 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,779 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front brake balance

Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers

Pass 29 May 2015 45,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2015 45,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 38,422 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,240 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 23,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper deteriorated

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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FJ09 UYE is a 2009 Daihatsu Terios in Grey with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ09 UYE, 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 FJ09 UYE registered?

FJ09 UYE is a 2009 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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