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FY08 EVX

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,823 mi
Last recorded82,823 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 EVX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 82,823 miles

Front Coil spring corroded OS & NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS & NS (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 80,407 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 80,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2023 80,203 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2022 79,660 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,801 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,802 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & treads cracked with age

o/s headlight slightly insecure

o/s/f bumper support damaged due to accident damage

power steering hose slightly chaffing on brake master cylinder

Fail 4 Nov 2020 74,799 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & treads cracked with age

o/s headlight slightly insecure

o/s/f bumper support damaged due to accident damage

power steering hose slightly chaffing on brake master cylinder

Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in upper mount when vehicle raised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 72,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in upper mount when vehicle raised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,125 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

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

corrosion to rear exhaust joint

large surface scratches on windscreen caused by the prolonged use of a faulty wiper blade but not seriously affecting the drivers view

Pass 8 Sep 2017 66,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

bonnet only latches in 1st position

front brake discs worn

front end bodywork damage

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres starting wear out of shape and perished

Fail 5 Sep 2016 62,743 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres starting wear out of shape and perished

Pass 4 Jul 2015 54,791 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,735 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,624 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs inner surface starting to deteriate rust and pitting

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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FY08 EVX is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY08 EVX, 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 FY08 EVX registered?

FY08 EVX is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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