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FJ09 VGY

2009 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,655 mi
Last recorded107,655 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Terios55,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 VGY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026 107,655 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 96,974 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 93,594 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

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

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck pipes corroding (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 52,820 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front anti roll bar mountings starting to crack and perish

exhaust system corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2023 52,820 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front anti roll bar mountings starting to crack and perish

exhaust system corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2022 80,455 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 73,557 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,358 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 69,356 miles

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

dipstick broken

Pass 8 Jul 2019 63,779 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,046 miles

Central high level brake light innop

Pass 14 Jul 2017 48,801 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 48,801 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)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 41,512 miles

offside windscreen wiper split

oil level low

Fail 20 Jun 2016 41,511 miles

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

offside windscreen wiper split

oil level low

Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,034 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 28,573 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,839 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 22,839 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,636 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2012 16,636 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 VGY is a 2009 Daihatsu Terios in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGY, 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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FJ09 VGY is a 2009 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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