Daihatsu Terios MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Daihatsu Terios. Check any Terios by registration number below.

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66.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.4%

vs Daihatsu Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Daihatsu Terios — MOT Reliability Overview

The Daihatsu Terios has an average MOT pass rate of 66.2%, which is 6.4 percentage points below the Daihatsu brand average of 72.6%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Terios on the road.

The most common reasons a Daihatsu Terios fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point. If you are preparing your Terios for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Daihatsu Terios, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Daihatsu Terios performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 59 vehicles

93.2%Excellent

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

2009

Based on 1,365 vehicles

75.5%Good

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

18.4%

2008

Based on 2,051 vehicles

68.5%Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

30.7%

2007

Based on 2,697 vehicles

66.1%Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

25.2%

2006

Based on 1,702 vehicles

64.4%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

25.2%

2005

Based on 854 vehicles

56.7%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

36.2%

2004

Based on 474 vehicles

54.2%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

32.0%

2003

Based on 413 vehicles

57.6%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

27.0%

2002

Based on 214 vehicles

57.9%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

21.6%

2001

Based on 152 vehicles

53.3%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

35.0%

2000

Based on 101 vehicles

60.4%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

22.8%

1999

Based on 175 vehicles

61.7%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

25.4%

1998

Based on 69 vehicles

60.9%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

15.9%

1997

Based on 214 vehicles

90.2%Excellent

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

0

Based on 5,887 vehicles

71.9%Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Mileage at 5yr

89k mi

Top MOT Failures — Daihatsu Terios

The most common reasons a Daihatsu Terios fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

9.6%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

6.7%

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

6.5%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

6.3%

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

4.6%

Daihatsu Terios Common Faults & Repair Costs

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75.0% pass rate

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82.2% pass rate

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58.5% pass rate

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57.6% pass rate

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64.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Daihatsu Terios

Daihatsu Terios — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Daihatsu Terios MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Daihatsu Terios?

The average MOT pass rate for the Daihatsu Terios is 66.2% compared to the Daihatsu average of 72.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

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

The most common MOT failures on the Daihatsu Terios are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (9.6%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (6.7%), Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point (6.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Daihatsu Terios reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 66.2%, the Daihatsu Terios is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Daihatsu Terios?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Daihatsu Terios?

Typical mileage for the Daihatsu Terios: 88,658 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Terios to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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