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HY08 NXJ

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,242 mi
Last recorded83,242 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 NXJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 83,242 miles

front inner brake discs faces corroding .......

n/s/r brake binding .......

Pass 29 May 2025 77,404 miles

front inner brake discs faces corroding .......

Pass 22 May 2024 71,774 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 67,271 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 67,271 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 67,151 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 67,016 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 66,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 62,139 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,026 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,533 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,513 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,537 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,083 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 17,118 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres worn on outer an inner edges

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 May 2011 17,069 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake lever tight in operation

rear tyres worn on edges

stone chips in windscreen

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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HY08 NXJ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HY08 NXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY08 NXJ registered?

HY08 NXJ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 3 May 2008.

Is HY08 NXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 NXJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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