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GV08 OLW

2008 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,027 mi
Last recorded112,027 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Terios59,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 112,027 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight seepage

Nearside Front bumper trim missing

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2025 112,027 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight seepage

Nearside Front bumper trim missing

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2024 98,786 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,621 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 74,167 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 74,167 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 66,390 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 64,597 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck pipes and lines near tank ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 64,597 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck pipes and lines near tank ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 53,973 miles

Offside Front brake binding and the brake pads wearing low

antiroll bar bushes cracking

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2017 48,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer brake pad wear

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Rear suspension cross bar bush perished

centre stop lamp not working cannot see if connectede

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,887 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 42,887 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,219 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,093 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,442 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,843 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 18,041 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,041 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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GV08 OLW 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 OLW, 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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GV08 OLW is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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