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W859 PAU

2000 Daihatsu Terios

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

34,038 mi
Last recorded34,038 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Terios68,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW859 PAU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 34,038 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 34,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 33,741 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 May 2025 33,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 33,339 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 33,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 32,464 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,346 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 32,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,159 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 32,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,704 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,033 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2013 31,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust blow at catalytic convertor

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,300 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 28,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,292 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,418 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,752 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 22,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,966 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 20,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front b rake disc slightly pitted on inner edge

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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W859 PAU is a 2000 Daihatsu Terios in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2000 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 68,925 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 W859 PAU, 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 26 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W859 PAU is a 2000 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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