2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Daihatsu Terios MOT pass rate and common faults

663 MOT tests in 2024. 59.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time59.9%
Failed or needed repairs40.1%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 663 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.6%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.3%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension28.8%
  2. Brakes19.5%
  3. Lights & electrics16.7%
  4. Body & chassis14.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks14.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  7. Tyres4.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.5%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Daihatsu Terios?

In 2024, 59.9% of 2006 Daihatsu Terios cars passed their MOT first time, across 663 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Daihatsu Terios?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Daihatsu Terios reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).