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EY58 YEJ

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

16,695 mi
Last recorded16,695 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 YEJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 16,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 16,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 15,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 15,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2022 14,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front fog light tell tale not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 14,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly rusted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front fog tell tale not working

Fail 23 Feb 2021 14,535 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly rusted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked around sidewall cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front fog tell tale not working

Pass 2 Mar 2020 14,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 13,455 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 12,654 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 11,798 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 11,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs rusty on inside surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 10,500 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 9,755 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 8,996 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 7,786 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 6,696 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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EY58 YEJ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY58 YEJ, 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 EY58 YEJ registered?

EY58 YEJ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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