2009 Daihatsu Terios · 1,905 MOT tests
2009 Daihatsu Terios reliability
2009 Daihatsu Terioss fail 29.3% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Terios years (1,905 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Daihatsu Terioss: 39.8%)
- 29.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Daihatsu Terioss: 39.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 78,550
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,905
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 10.8% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 74% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Daihatsu Terios
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.2%
- Brakes10.8%
- Suspension9.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Body, chassis and structure3.7%
- Tyres2.6%
- Steering2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 4.15%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.73%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.31%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.68%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.2%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Service brake excessively binding 2.15%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.76%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (11.18%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.5%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.93%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.72%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.25%)
Is a 2009 Daihatsu Terios reliable?
2009 Daihatsu Terioss fail 29.3% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Terios years (1,905 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Daihatsu Terios MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (4.15% of tests), position lamp not working (3.73% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Daihatsu Terios have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Daihatsu Terios shows 78,550 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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