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FV08 DXM

2008 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,449 mi
Last recorded110,449 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Terios59,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 DXM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 110,449 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 108,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 101,617 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,229 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,537 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 89,530 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 82,212 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 76,616 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 73,642 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,801 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,375 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 40,633 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,483 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,864 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 13,760 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 13,760 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 DXM is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FV08 DXM, 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 FV08 DXM registered?

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

Is FV08 DXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 DXM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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