MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank leaking front of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
rear brake pipes corroded
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
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))
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) ()
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) ()
Nearside Front Seat belt mechanism deteriorated
Offside Front Seat belt mechanism deteriorated
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
both front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces
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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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