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GK55 AFY

2005 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

138,764 mi
Last recorded138,764 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Terios57,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 AFY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 138,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box corroded/insecure at fixing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Aux belt perished/cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 128,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 128,783 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 119,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 119,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 109,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 109,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 94,526 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 93,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 92,023 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 89,725 miles

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 89,725 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 85,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 85,817 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 85,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside door mirror cover broken

constant velocity gaitors cracking

engine leaking oil

front antirollbar bushes cracking

minor exhaust blow 1/2 way down system at join t

wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,950 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,520 miles

rear seats foded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,419 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,606 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,403 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,369 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,028 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,590 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,956 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,405 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,306 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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GK55 AFY is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 57,601 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 GK55 AFY, 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 21 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GK55 AFY is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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