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L3 VKP

2009 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,681 mi
Last recorded154,681 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Terios55,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 VKP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 154,681 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively closest to diff uj worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 154,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay by abs block (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively closest to diff uj worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 135,272 miles

Front Fog light lens missing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 119,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 118,946 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 109,645 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 97,847 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 97,846 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 87,362 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 82,490 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bigger1 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,514 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 45,049 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,637 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 27,082 miles

front pads low

Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,890 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 18,245 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 18,245 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 14,244 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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L3 VKP is a 2009 Daihatsu Terios in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 55,584 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 L3 VKP, 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 17 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L3 VKP registered?

L3 VKP is a 2009 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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