2006 Daihatsu Terios · 2,541 MOT tests
2006 Daihatsu Terios reliability
2006 Daihatsu Terioss fail 40.3% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Terios years (2,541 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Daihatsu Terioss: 39.8%)
- 40.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Daihatsu Terioss: 39.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 88,425
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,541
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.9% of tests fail here (69% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Daihatsu Terios
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.8%
- Brakes13.3%
- Lights and electrics13.1%
- Body, chassis and structure11.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Tyres4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 7.75%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 3.66%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.54%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.38%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.27%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.95%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.89%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.45%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (10.7%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.05%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.79%)
Is a 2006 Daihatsu Terios reliable?
2006 Daihatsu Terioss fail 40.3% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Terios years (2,541 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Daihatsu Terios MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (7.75% of tests), position lamp not working (3.66% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (3.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Daihatsu Terios have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Daihatsu Terios shows 88,425 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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