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E12 YNC

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,930 mi
Last recorded54,930 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 YNC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 54,930 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 51,359 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 50,664 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2022 49,850 miles

corrosion developing on underside components due to inactivity

Pass 25 Sep 2021 49,128 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,652 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 48,645 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 47,100 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 47,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 45,947 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 45,947 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 42,874 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,978 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 35,978 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 28,646 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 28,646 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,654 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 10,893 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 9,217 miles

slight lift in n/s/f suspension leg top mounting

Fail 1 Aug 2013 9,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight lift in n/s/f suspension leg top mounting

Pass 27 Jul 2012 7,803 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 6,716 miles

1/ both front tyres becoming perished

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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E12 YNC is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E12 YNC, 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 E12 YNC registered?

E12 YNC is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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