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AU56 VGP

2006 Daihatsu Terios

Grey Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,620 mi
Last recorded81,620 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Terios60,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VGP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 81,620 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 81,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,207 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 77,207 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 74,498 miles

all suspension components corroded

both front shocker upper mounting areas corroded

both front tyres starting to wear low and possible puncture n/s/f

underside of vehicle various corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2023 74,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension components corroded

both front shocker upper mounting areas corroded

both front tyres starting to wear low and possible puncture n/s/f

underside of vehicle various corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2022 68,958 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front inner brake pads are wearing low visual check only

Fuel filler pipes are showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Mid to rear sections of chassis showing some rust and deterioration

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic sill trims are fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Suspension rubber components are showing some deterioration

Your parking brake has only just met its required efficiency

n/s and o/s/f inner wheel arches front most as viewed from under bonnet area showing some corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2021 63,917 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front n/s and o/s (front-most as viewed from engine bay)inner wheel arches showing some rust and deterioration

Mid to rear chassis sections showing some rust and deterioration

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre tread ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel filler pipes showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Rubber suspension components are showing some deterioration

Fail 27 Jan 2021 63,915 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front n/s and o/s (front-most as viewed from engine bay)inner wheel arches showing some rust and deterioration

Mid to rear chassis sections showing some rust and deterioration

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre tread ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel filler pipes showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Rubber suspension components are showing some deterioration

Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,238 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filler pipes are showing heavy rust

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing some heavy deterioration on tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Your parking brake has only just met the required efficiency 16% recorded

n/s/f seat belt a little slow to retract (twisted)

Fail 28 Jan 2020 59,238 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filler pipes are showing heavy rust

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing some heavy deterioration on tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Your parking brake has only just met the required efficiency 16% recorded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 53,461 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front anti roll bar rubbers are showing some deterioration

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

fuel filler pipes are rusty

mid to rear chassis sections are showing some rust and deterioration

rear tyres are showing some deterioration on there outer sidewalls

Fail 25 Jan 2019 53,412 miles

Exhaust system insecure front section mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front anti roll bar rubbers are showing some deterioration

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

fuel filler pipes are rusty

mid to rear chassis sections are showing some rust and deterioration

rear tyres are showing some deterioration on there outer sidewalls

Pass 26 Jan 2018 48,153 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 48,153 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,603 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 43,603 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

high level stop light not functioning

Pass 16 Sep 2014 30,103 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,732 miles

All 4 tyres cracked/starting to perish

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,073 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,405 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Terios?

Based on 225,773 MOT tests across 14,965 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
4,876
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,434
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,330
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,018
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,004
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AU56 VGP is a 2006 Daihatsu Terios in Grey with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 60,939 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Terios fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 7,214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU56 VGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Terios typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU56 VGP is a 2006 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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