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EY08 SZO

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

139,714 mi
Last recorded139,714 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 SZO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 139,714 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Large Amount Of Surface Rust On Under Side Of Vehicle

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 138,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 138,536 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside out (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 136,330 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 136,267 miles

Fuel tank leaking front of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 134,680 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 130,924 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 130,908 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 128,315 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 120,993 miles

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

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2019 120,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 101,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt mechanism deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt mechanism deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2018 101,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt mechanism deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt mechanism deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 95,758 miles

Central Exhaust silencer rear flange corroded. Exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn/deteriorated on inner edge of tread surface

Nearside Wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

Offside Front Tyre valve perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge of tread surface

Fail 8 Feb 2017 95,758 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust silencer rear flange corroded. Exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn/deteriorated on inner edge of tread surface

Nearside Wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

Offside Front Tyre valve perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge of tread surface

Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated on inner edge of tread surface

Nearside Wiper blade deteriorated but still clearing windscreen

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 85,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated on inner edge of tread surface

Nearside Wiper blade deteriorated but still clearing windscreen

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 75,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread surface

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 75,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread surface

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 65,156 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,156 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 27 Feb 2013 50,216 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,960 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 40,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,446 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces

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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EY08 SZO is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EY08 SZO, 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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EY08 SZO is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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