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PA05 HHU

2005 Daihatsu Terios

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,991 mi
Last recorded71,991 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Terios57,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HHU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 71,991 miles

Vehicle underneath body heavely under sealed / Pipes grease, inspection compromised.

Fail 13 Oct 2025 71,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Lamp is on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle underneath body heavely under sealed / Pipes grease, inspection compromised.

Pass 29 Oct 2024 71,264 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 71,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wing corroded as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wing corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Rear Inner wheel arch at front as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 69,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer / tailpipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail slightly corroded within 12" of trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail slightly corroded within 12" of trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail slightly corroded within 12" of trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 64,002 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to flexible hose slightly corroded adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail slightly corroded within 12" of trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to flexible hose slightly corroded adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail slightly corroded within 12" of trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 59,799 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible hose to cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible hose to cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,869 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 57,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 54,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,093 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 49,941 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 47,245 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 47,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,415 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,469 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,235 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,239 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 35,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,077 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 22,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,075 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,715 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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PA05 HHU is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PA05 HHU, 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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PA05 HHU is a 2005 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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