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HW08 FBX

2008 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,855 mi
Last recorded109,855 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Terios59,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 FBX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 109,855 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 109,854 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 109,162 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 104,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 99,963 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 99,963 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 94,904 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 90,096 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 83,460 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,550 miles

Offside Rear differential slightly leak

Pass 2 May 2017 72,693 miles

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

Offside Rear drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 2 May 2017 72,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 66,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 66,396 miles

Offside Rear Lower Braking system leaking wheel brake cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 58,702 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 58,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,198 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 42,505 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,497 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,242 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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HW08 FBX is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW08 FBX, 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 HW08 FBX registered?

HW08 FBX is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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