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FM57 GKC

2008 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,167 mi
Last recorded85,167 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Terios59,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 GKC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 85,167 miles

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

Front subframe undersealed

Outer sills not fully tested due to covers

Pass 29 Oct 2024 81,448 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sill not fully tested due to sill covers

Fail 24 Oct 2024 81,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sill not fully tested due to sill covers

Pass 10 Nov 2023 78,029 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 77,606 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pipes and unions corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 74,362 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,640 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 67,894 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipe unions corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 67,894 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipe unions corroded

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,939 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 62,939 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,211 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,037 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 50,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 46,419 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,677 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,769 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,809 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,604 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,056 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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FM57 GKC is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 FM57 GKC, 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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What year was FM57 GKC registered?

FM57 GKC is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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