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SA57 THZ

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,888 mi
Last recorded26,888 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 THZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 26,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 25,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated the outer boot small clip is loose grease is escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 22,886 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 18,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 2.5 mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 13,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 13,913 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 13,714 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 13,202 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres are cracked and are in poor condition

underbody has a heavy application of underseal

Pass 16 Dec 2013 10,983 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 10,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2012 9,227 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 7,611 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 6,225 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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SA57 THZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SA57 THZ, 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 SA57 THZ registered?

SA57 THZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is SA57 THZ safe to buy?

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