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BN08 VNY

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,994 mi
Last recorded77,994 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 VNY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 77,994 miles

Boot floor corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 77,994 miles

Boot floor corroded

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 69,347 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 69,347 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 65,263 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc inner edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 65,263 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working Both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc inner edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 59,348 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 55,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 55,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,459 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 49,302 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 49,300 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 44,697 miles

exhaust heat shield slightly loose and vibrating

very slight freeplay in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Aug 2017 42,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,522 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,307 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 6 Aug 2013 30,849 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 27,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 27,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,953 miles

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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BN08 VNY is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN08 VNY, 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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What year was BN08 VNY registered?

BN08 VNY is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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