2007 Daihatsu Terios — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Daihatsu Terios passed 73.9% of its 7,456 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.2 percentage points better than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 27.2%. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (13.6%) and brakes (12.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, rigid brake pipes and wipers — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 1,038 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 32.1% once past 150k — 4.4× the risk.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 42.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 25.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 13.6% | 1,013 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.1% | 902 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 10.3% | 771 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.1% | 452 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.0% | 371 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 212 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 1,038 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 376 |
| 3 | Wipers | 331 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 331 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 293 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 275 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 42.4% | 3,160 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.9% | 2,080 |
| 3 | Tyres | 21.3% | 1,589 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.3% | 1,366 |
| 5 | Other defects | 11.8% | 878 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 9.8% | 732 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 138 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 1,212 | 16.7% |
| 60-90k | 2,433 | 25.1% |
| 90-120k | 2,292 | 29.4% |
| 120-150k | 1,027 | 32.2% |
| 150k+ | 349 | 32.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,703 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | 1,614 | 24.8% |
| 2023 | 1,525 | 26.0% |
| 2024 | 1,398 | 27.3% |
| 2025 | 1,216 | 28.0% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Terios
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 13.6% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (13.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (12.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (10.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Daihatsu Terioss pass their MOT?
73.9% of the 7,456 2007 Daihatsu Terios MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Daihatsu Terios?
Suspension, recorded in 13.6% of tests, followed by brakes (12.1%).
Does the 2007 Terios get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 32.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,456 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.