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SA08 HXH

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,594 mi
Last recorded45,594 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 HXH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 45,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 43,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 42,431 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 41,009 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 39,118 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 37,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside of gearbox area oily

Pass 5 Dec 2017 29,252 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 26,393 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 26,386 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 24,921 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 22,656 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 19,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2014 19,861 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2013 17,077 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,249 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,936 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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SA08 HXH is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SA08 HXH, 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 SA08 HXH registered?

SA08 HXH is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is SA08 HXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 HXH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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