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FY08 EVC

2008 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,919 mi
Last recorded78,919 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Terios59,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 EVC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 78,919 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 78,919 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 78,854 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 78,854 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 78,308 miles

BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODING

UNDERSIDE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 12 Aug 2021 76,815 miles

CHASSIS CORRODING SLIGHTLY

COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

SUSPENSION CORRODING SLIGHTLY

Pass 16 Jun 2020 78,960 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW AND DISCS CORRODING

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

UNDERSIDE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,844 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,387 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,076 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 57,342 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,095 miles

Advise all four tyres have weathering cracks around sidewalls, not exposing cords or ply.

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 43,961 miles

all four tyres side walls cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2013 37,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 33,070 miles

sidewalls on all tyres cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,425 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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FY08 EVC is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY08 EVC, 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 FY08 EVC registered?

FY08 EVC is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is FY08 EVC safe to buy?

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