2009 Daihatsu Terios MOT pass rate: 73.9% (1,627 tests)
Is the 2009 Terios getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75.1% +8.3 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 74.2% +8.0 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 72.4% +6.3 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Terios
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 345 | 28.3% |
| 2 | Suspension | 313 | 25.7% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 168 | 13.8% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 129 | 10.6% |
| 5 | Tyres | 85 | 7.0% |
| 6 | Visibility | 61 | 5.0% |
All Terios years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,004 | 64.3% | -0.1 pts | 90,811 |
| 2007 | 3,243 | 65.9% | +0.7 pts | 90,734 |
| 2008 | 2,370 | 69.5% | +4.4 pts | 88,556 |
| 2009 (this page) | 1,627 | 73.9% | +7.6 pts | 81,427 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Daihatsu Terios reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 73.9% of their MOT tests (1,627 tests, 2023–2025), +7.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 81,427 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Terios?
The median tested example shows 81,427 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.