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GV08 DPX

2008 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,207 mi
Last recorded151,207 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Terios59,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 DPX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 151,207 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired binding (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 144,001 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 130,994 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 123,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 118,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 113,825 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 110,633 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 110,633 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,648 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 106,645 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,986 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slightly. ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 99,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays/covers fitted.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 99,344 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays/covers fitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 95,227 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge 215/65/16 98H

tow ball not fitted at time of test

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2016 95,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge 215/65/16 98H

tow ball not fitted at time of test

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,854 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,424 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,557 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 41,166 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

winter tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,166 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

winter tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,451 miles

front brake pads wearing low

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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GV08 DPX is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GV08 DPX, 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 GV08 DPX registered?

GV08 DPX is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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