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FY09 KNJ

2009 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,718 mi
Last recorded99,718 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Terios55,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 KNJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 99,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis at tie rod mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 97,183 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 lightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

underside generally corroded possibly due to standing

Fail 17 Jul 2023 97,051 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Engine oil level close to minimum mark on dipstick

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,058 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 87,237 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 87,236 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 69,506 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 69,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,433 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,746 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,790 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,462 miles

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

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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FY09 KNJ is a 2009 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2009 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 55,584 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 FY09 KNJ, 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 17 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY09 KNJ registered?

FY09 KNJ is a 2009 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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