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Daihatsu Terios reliability by build year

Coverage 2000-20132 named generationsSUVPETROL

We've only got 1,137 MOT tests for Daihatsu Terioses built around 2008 (17 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Daihatsu Terios built around 2008: about average at the MOT

Daihatsu Terioses built around 2008 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

28% of MOT tests on Daihatsu Terioses built around 2008 ended in a fail (retests included), against 30% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Daihatsu Terioses built around 2008 involves the suspension.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Daihatsu Terios's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Terios's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

J

J200 (2nd gen) (2006-2013)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROL

28.8% fail rate, built around 2010 (15 years old)

Likely between 23.6% and 34.6%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 30.1%)

From 257 MOT tests at this ageView details →
J

J102 (1st gen facelift) (2000-2005)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROL

36.3% fail rate, built around 2004 (21 years old)

Likely between 29.2% and 43.9%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.1%)

From 160 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Daihatsu Terios.

See every build year for the Daihatsu Terios

Side-by-side

Daihatsu Terios generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
J200 (2nd gen) (2006-2013)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate28.8%likely between 23.6% and 34.6%built around 2010 (15 years old)from 257 MOT tests at this age
J102 (1st gen facelift) (2000-2005)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate36.3%likely between 29.2% and 43.9%built around 2004 (21 years old)from 160 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Terios, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Daihatsu Terios fail rate by age

This chart combines every Daihatsu Terios ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
25728.8%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
75527.2%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
1,13728.4%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
1,10432.7%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
60033.7%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
29635.5%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
16036.3%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
12135.5%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
5642.9%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
5135.3%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
10038.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 23 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 17-year-old Daihatsu Terioses

These issues come from 17-year-old Daihatsu Terioses, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    32.1%
    Advisory: 583Fail: 103 (15% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    21.6%
    Advisory: 448Fail: 5 (1% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    15.2%
    Advisory: 285Fail: 5 (2% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    13.0%
    Advisory: 189Fail: 27 (13% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    12.5%
    Advisory: 257Fail: 18 (7% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,137 MOT tests on 17-year-old Daihatsu Terioses, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 17-year-old Daihatsu Terioses notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension43%
  2. Body & structure + Suspension39%
  3. Suspension + Tyres27%
  4. Body & structure + Brakes26%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 712 MOT tests on Daihatsu Terios cars built around 2008 (17 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Daihatsu Terios.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Daihatsu Terios name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.7%

    Lower fail rate: 23.7%, against 28.4% for the Daihatsu Terios, both built around 2008.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    2,568 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  2. 2

    Audi Q7

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    22.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.1%
    Dangerous
    7.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.6%

    Lower fail rate: 22.9%, against 28.4% for the Daihatsu Terios, both built around 2008.

    2,771 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  3. 3

    BMW X5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.5%
    Dangerous
    6.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    86.6%

    Lower fail rate: 23.0%, against 28.4% for the Daihatsu Terios, both built around 2008.

    12 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,083 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  4. 4

    Toyota RAV4

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    31%

    No clear edge over the Daihatsu Terios on these figures.

    7 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,643 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2008 (17 years old), the Daihatsu Terios across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly less often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,137 17-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Daihatsu Terios ever sold: 4,637 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2008 (17 years old): 1,137 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.