2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Daihatsu Terios MOT pass rate and common faults

787 MOT tests in 2024. 63.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time63.1%
Failed or needed repairs36.9%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 787 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    30 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.9%
  2. Brakes18.8%
  3. Lights & electrics17.3%
  4. Body & chassis8.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  6. Tyres3.6%
  7. Steering3.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened16.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  3. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.7%

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 2008 Daihatsu Terios?

In 2024, 63.1% of 2008 Daihatsu Terios cars passed their MOT first time, across 787 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Daihatsu Terios reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).