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EF08 JZE

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,689 mi
Last recorded95,689 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 JZE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 95,689 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner an outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 95,688 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner an outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 86,692 miles

Front Headlamps just met pattern and brightness

Front Upper Coil spring corroded both front springs upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 86,692 miles

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

Front Headlamps just met pattern and brightness

Front Upper Coil spring corroded both front springs upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 81,807 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,851 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 53,893 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 53,032 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,005 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,705 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 46,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 9 Jul 2014 43,413 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,411 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,044 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,087 miles

both sides front brake discs rather rusted

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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EF08 JZE is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF08 JZE, 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 EF08 JZE registered?

EF08 JZE is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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