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NU05 SMX

2005 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,060 mi
Last recorded47,060 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Terios57,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 SMX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 47,060 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 42,066 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2013 37,973 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 37,973 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 36,649 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 35,311 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 35,311 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 33,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 30,408 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 24,059 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 24,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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NU05 SMX is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NU05 SMX, 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 NU05 SMX registered?

NU05 SMX is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is NU05 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 SMX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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