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DE58 SVT

2008 Daihatsu Copen

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,562 mi
Last recorded50,562 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 SVT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 50,562 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 50,562 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 49,377 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 47,456 miles

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

all brake flexys covered in grease.

Pass 14 Apr 2023 45,258 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 45,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 41,900 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,750 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 37,724 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 37,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 33,337 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 31,215 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 29,124 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 29,124 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating inner surface excissively corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating inner surface excissively corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 28,298 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,723 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 25,070 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 18,825 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 12,786 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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DE58 SVT is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE58 SVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE58 SVT registered?

DE58 SVT is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is DE58 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 SVT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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