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KU08 YKM

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,776 mi
Last recorded26,776 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 YKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 26,776 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 26,090 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 25,331 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 25,303 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 24,114 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 23,561 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 22,722 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 21,434 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,026 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 18,725 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner

Fail 5 May 2016 18,623 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner

Pass 6 May 2015 16,510 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 13,041 miles

bothsides rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2013 8,907 miles

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

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2012 4,991 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 1,039 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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KU08 YKM 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 93.8%.

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 KU08 YKM, 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 KU08 YKM registered?

KU08 YKM is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is KU08 YKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 YKM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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