Daihatsu Mira vs Daihatsu Terios: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Daihatsu Mira
70%
MOT pass rate · 631 vehicles
Daihatsu Terios
74%
MOT pass rate · 15,008 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Daihatsu Terios is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Daihatsu Mira | Daihatsu Terios |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 76,837 mi | 98,220 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 631 | 15,008 |
Most common faults
Daihatsu Mira
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Terios is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Daihatsu Mira 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.