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PJ08 TSZ

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,258 mi
Last recorded42,258 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 TSZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 42,258 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 40,462 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 38,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 36,806 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 34,810 miles

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack on o/s/f

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking and becoming perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 32,150 miles

both rear tyres tread starting to crack and split slightly

Pass 8 May 2019 28,265 miles

slight corrosion on both front brake discs inner edges

Pass 3 May 2018 26,088 miles

both front disc poor condition

Pass 2 May 2017 24,065 miles

tyer rubber on both rear cracking in tread

Pass 16 May 2016 22,333 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 20,901 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 20,373 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 19,406 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 22,190 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 16,778 miles

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)

Fail 3 May 2011 16,778 miles

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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PJ08 TSZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Red 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 PJ08 TSZ, 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 PJ08 TSZ registered?

PJ08 TSZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is PJ08 TSZ safe to buy?

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