2009 Daihatsu Terios 1.5L Petrol · FE09 NFP

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status following a pass in November 2025 at 96,592 miles. However, the maintenance history shows a concerning trend regarding structural integrity and braking systems. Just three days prior to that successful November 2025 test, the car failed due to significant structural corrosion on the offside rear integral body structure. While the vehicle passed the subsequent test, the presence of deep-seated corrosion in the outer sill suggests the bodywork is reaching a critical point in its lifecycle where metal thinning. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 96,592 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,700 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and seals due to age rather than mechanical wear from high distance. Between November 2023 and November 2025, the vehicle covered 14,268 miles, indicating a consistent but light usage pattern that has not necessarily prevented the progression of rust on the fuel pipes and suspension springs noted in earlier records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside rear outer sill to ensure that the structural corrosion flagged in November 2025 has been properly repaired rather than merely masked. The braking system requires close scrutiny as the record shows recent thin front pads, an inoperative nearside rear parking brake, and overall low efficiency within a short period. Additionally, the front and rear coil springs should be checked for further scaling, as corrosion was already identified in 2023 and often leads to sudden component failure on vehicles of this age.