Daihatsu Terios
From 6,651 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Terioss fare better: 2009 models pass at 74.9% vs 64.1% for 2005.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. The top issue, 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, caused 927 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| 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 | 927 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 482 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 264 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 190 |
| 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 | 187 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 171 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 166 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 166 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 154 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 142 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 60.2% of Terios failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 27.7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £233.
Daihatsu Terios on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 545 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 545. At this rate, roughly 8.8 years until none remain. Now at 35% of its peak (13,731 in 2009 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 3,073 | 1,733 | +0 | -120 | -120 |
| 2025 Q2 | 3,208 | 1,718 | +0 | -123 | -123 |
| 2025 Q1 | 3,367 | 1,682 | +0 | -151 | -151 |
| 2024 Q4 | 3,506 | 1,694 | +0 | -151 | -151 |
| 2024 Q3 | 3,620 | 1,731 | +0 | -126 | -126 |
| 2024 Q2 | 3,716 | 1,761 | +1 | -133 | -132 |
| 2024 Q1 | 3,867 | 1,742 | +0 | -133 | -133 |
| 2023 Q4 | 4,004 | 1,738 | +0 | -96 | -96 |
10 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terios Sx | Petrol | 974 | 33% |
| Terios Se | Petrol | 562 | 19% |
| Terios S | Petrol | 526 | 18% |
| Terios Sport | Petrol | 260 | 9% |
| Terios Kiri | Petrol | 169 | 6% |
| Terios Tracker | Petrol | 169 | 6% |
| Terios Sport Auto | Petrol | 81 | 3% |
| Terios El | Petrol | 73 | 2% |
| Terios | Petrol | 66 | 2% |
| Terios Centenary | Petrol | 54 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 74.9% | 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2008 | 70.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
| 2007 | 68.5% | 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2006 | 67.3% | 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
5 earlier years
| 2005 | 64.1% | 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 |
| 2004 | 59.8% | 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, 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 |
| 2003 | 62.5% | 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2002 | 62.6% | 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 |
| 1999 | 67.2% | 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Terioss tested had between 72,701 and 118,835 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 91,188 median miles, the Terios has 0.035 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Daihatsu models
| Daihatsu Sirion | 68.1% |
| Daihatsu Fourtrak | 67.5% |
| Daihatsu Charade | 65.5% |
| Daihatsu Copen | 77.1% |
| Daihatsu Hijet | 65.8% |
Common questions
What is the Daihatsu Terios MOT pass rate?
The Daihatsu Terios has a 68.3% MOT pass rate based on 6,651 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Daihatsu Terios?
The most common MOT failure on the Daihatsu Terios is 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, which caused 927 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Daihatsu Terioss are on UK roads?
There are 3,073 Daihatsu Terioss currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,733 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Daihatsu Terios at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Daihatsu Terios is 91,188 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 72,701 and 118,835 miles.
Buying a used Terios?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 68.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £233 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 60.2% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.