DAIHATSU TERIOS2008 · 1.5L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT on August 22, 2025 at 49,559 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable after addressing a significant mechanical failure just two days prior to that test. While the car maintained a clean record from 2022 through 2024, the 2025 failure indicates a specific lapse in braking system maintenance that required immediate intervention to bring the vehicle back to safety standards. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,753 miles per year. Between August 2022 and August 2025, the car covered only 9,781 miles, moving from 39,778 to 49,559. This low usage frequency suggests minimal mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it often correlates with the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components, seized brake mechanisms, and surface corrosion due to periods of lack of regular operation. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the 2025 faults were fully rectified. The tester previously flagged a binding nearside rear service brake and an inoperative parking brake on one side, alongside overall low efficiency. You should verify that the parking brake holds firmly on an incline and that the rear calipers are not sticking or overheating. Given the age and low mileage, also inspect for dry cracking in the suspension bushes and perished tyres, as these components degrade due to time regardless of the distance driven.