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FV08 DXO

2008 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,149 mi
Last recorded119,149 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Terios59,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 DXO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 119,149 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 115,953 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 115,953 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 112,682 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 112,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 107,733 miles

Fuel filler and breather pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing, adjacent to macpherson strut upper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing, adjacent to macpherson strut upper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 107,733 miles

Fuel filler and breather pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing, adjacent to macpherson strut upper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing, adjacent to macpherson strut upper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 102,401 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing, strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Oct 2020 93,070 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 5 Oct 2020 93,051 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside mirror cover missing

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,562 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,463 miles

Fuel filler pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,879 miles

Front Brake Pads Obscured

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 29,737 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

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

Fuel fill pipes have heavy surface corrosion

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 18,919 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 14,922 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,046 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,945 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 DXO is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DXO, 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 FV08 DXO registered?

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

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