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AD58 VPG

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,491 mi
Last recorded97,491 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 VPG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 97,491 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 95,962 miles

All suspension bushes perished/cracking front & rear

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 95,962 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All suspension bushes perished/cracking front & rear

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 95,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 93,835 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,080 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 86,694 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 86,577 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 80,176 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 80,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 73,387 miles

Oil leak From engine ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 73,384 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak From engine ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,500 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs badly corroded on inside faces of the discs

Fail 2 Nov 2016 65,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs badly corroded on inside faces of the discs

Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Oct 2015 56,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2014 48,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,297 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 34,080 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 34,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre has small cuts in inner sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2011 25,733 miles

both front brake discs pitted

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Copen?

Based on 38,710 MOT tests across 2,415 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,614
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 717
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 540
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 452
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 306
brake disc excessively pitted 194
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AD58 VPG is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 39,779 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Copen fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 717 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD58 VPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Copen typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD58 VPG is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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