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GF08 DWA

2008 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,694 mi
Last recorded42,694 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Terios59,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 DWA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 42,694 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 39,185 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 37,462 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 37,462 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 35,697 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 34,066 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 33,008 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 33,007 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 32,551 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 32,456 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,868 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,866 miles

All 4 tyres perishing. 235/60R16 100H

Pass 3 Apr 2017 24,451 miles

Under trays/covers fitted.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,807 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 17,893 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 13,789 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 9,145 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 8,375 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 6,887 miles

both front coil springs have slight corrosion

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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GF08 DWA is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GF08 DWA, 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 GF08 DWA registered?

GF08 DWA is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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