2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Daihatsu Terios MOT pass rate and common faults

1,101 MOT tests in 2024. 60.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time60.3%
Failed or needed repairs39.7%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,101 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    42 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.1%
  2. Brakes26.1%
  3. Lights & electrics17.0%
  4. Body & chassis8.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  7. Steering4.1%
  8. Tyres2.9%

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 weakened15.3%
  2. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.6%

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 2007 Daihatsu Terios?

In 2024, 60.3% of 2007 Daihatsu Terios cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,101 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 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; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Daihatsu Terios reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).