Daihatsu Domin vs Daihatsu Terios: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Daihatsu Domin
58%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Daihatsu Terios
74%
MOT pass rate · 15,008 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Daihatsu Domin (58%) and Daihatsu Terios (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Daihatsu Domin | Daihatsu Terios |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 58% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 42% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 53,067 mi | 98,220 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 15,008 |
Most common faults
Daihatsu Domin
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Daihatsu Terios
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Daihatsu Domin (58%) and Daihatsu Terios (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Daihatsu Domin report Full Daihatsu Terios report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.