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FV08 DXF

2008 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,123 mi
Last recorded90,123 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Terios59,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 DXF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 90,123 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged in tread area, close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,631 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 83,631 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,008 miles

ball joint gaiters deteriorated

brake pipes corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated/worn

front lower trim loose

front tyres wearing thin

harsh corrosion to front and rear top strut mounting points/inner wheel arches

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

harsh corrosion underside in places

parking brake cables corroded

parking brake weak

rear brake pipes harshly corroded

stone chips in windscreen

wipers deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2021 82,008 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

brake pipes corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

ball joint gaiters deteriorated

front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated/worn

front lower trim loose

front tyres wearing thin

harsh corrosion to front and rear top strut mounting points/inner wheel arches

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

harsh corrosion underside in places

parking brake cables corroded

parking brake weak

rear brake pipes harshly corroded

stone chips in windscreen

wipers deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2020 78,828 miles

all ball joint gaiters deteriorated

aux belt deteriorated/worn

brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated

brake pipes corroded in places

centre stop light not working

coil springs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

corrosion underside in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front anti roll bar drop links deteriorated

front tyres perished/cracking/deteriorated on side walls

harsh corrosion to offside and nearside front upper strut mounts

harsh corrosion underside in places

nearside front brake sensor wire loose

offside front brake pipe corroded/deteriorate (border line pass)

oil leak

parking brake cables corroded/deteriorated

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,412 miles

Corrosion underside

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,137 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 67,137 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear middle section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,202 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 59,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,234 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,128 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,465 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,970 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,509 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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FV08 DXF is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV08 DXF, 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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FV08 DXF is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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