2006 Daihatsu Terios: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2006 Daihatsu Terioss, from 586 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2006 Daihatsu Terioss than on all cars registered in 2006.
- Anti-roll bar link bushes12.5× usualDaihatsu Terios13.7% All 2006 cars1.1%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.4%, against 0.3% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£280 (pair of drop links) CheckatradeAt the viewing: Drive slowly over bumps and listen for a knock or rattle from the front. Worn anti-roll bar links are a cheap fix.
- Rust around suspension or steering mountings2.5× usualDaihatsu Terios13.5% All 2006 cars5.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 8.9%, against 2.6% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£450 our estimateAt the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
- Chassis rust or damage3× usualDaihatsu Terios9.6% All 2006 cars3.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.9%, against 0.9% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimateAt the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
- Rust in key structural areas5.1× usualDaihatsu Terios6.1% All 2006 cars1.2%
Failed outright at MOT: 5.1%, against 0.8% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £80–£250 our estimateAt the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Corroded fuel pipes6.9× usualDaihatsu Terios5.5% All 2006 cars0.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
Tread depth: 10.1% here, against 21.4% of all 2006 cars. Brake discs: 7% here, against 14.3% of all 2006 cars.
By area
The share of 2006 Daihatsu Terios MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension55% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes38% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics26% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Rust and bodywork24% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
- Tyres23% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Exhaust and emissions13% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 523 | Suspension 50% |
| 2008 | 730 | Suspension 59% |
| 2007 | 966 | Suspension 57% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2006 Daihatsu Terioss registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score