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KX05 MKL

2005 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,210 mi
Last recorded111,210 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Terios57,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 MKL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 111,210 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 108,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 102,258 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 102,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 95,795 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 95,795 miles

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

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

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) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 88,102 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 83,025 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 77,629 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 77,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,981 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 62,243 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 62,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,885 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 54,746 miles

O/s/f tyre worn and exhaust is rusting.

Pass 24 May 2013 53,345 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,737 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 48,239 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,265 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,082 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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KX05 MKL is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KX05 MKL, 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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What year was KX05 MKL registered?

KX05 MKL is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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