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FL08 TZD

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,064 mi
Last recorded57,064 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 TZD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 57,064 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 55,293 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 55,008 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under-body suspension components slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2021 54,144 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear BRAKE FLEXI CORRODED

REAR SHOCKER BUSHES DETERIORATING

VEHICLE UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,582 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside light corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 52,018 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 50,610 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 49,139 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 49,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 42,376 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 37,874 miles

offside front tyre perished in tred grooves

offside rear wheel slightly distorted

Fail 5 May 2015 37,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front tyre perished in tred grooves

offside rear wheel slightly distorted

Pass 8 May 2014 34,040 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing ./ between tread ./ n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge./ o/s/r w rim damaged inner ./

Pass 23 May 2013 30,210 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 26,562 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 20,014 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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FL08 TZD is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FL08 TZD, 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 FL08 TZD registered?

FL08 TZD is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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