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VK53 NBY

2003 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,395 mi
Last recorded60,395 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Terios61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 NBY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,395 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,036 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear axle flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cylinder cross axle to n/s/r cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle flexi to o/s/r cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 95,036 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear axle flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cylinder cross axle to n/s/r cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle flexi to o/s/r cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,696 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 86,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,081 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 79,081 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,458 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,289 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,601 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,393 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2008 35,750 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,019 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 19,923 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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VK53 NBY is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK53 NBY, 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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VK53 NBY is a 2003 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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