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KX53 DVG

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,973 mi
Last recorded113,973 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 DVG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 113,973 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 109,216 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 109,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 109,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 98,887 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 98,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 87,533 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 79,274 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 79,274 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,766 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,160 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,394 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,965 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 39,165 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,917 miles

leaking anti-freeze possible water pump

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,889 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,493 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 4,423 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 3,148 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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KX53 DVG is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,835 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 KX53 DVG, 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 23 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KX53 DVG is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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