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SJ58 NXC

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,645 mi
Last recorded75,645 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 NXC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 75,645 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 62,266 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 62,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 50,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 43,893 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 36,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 28,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 26,962 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 26,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2018 26,043 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 25,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 23,885 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear upper coils (2.4.C.1b)

items removed from view prior to test

Fail 23 Sep 2015 21,927 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear upper coils (2.4.C.1b)

items removed from view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2014 20,651 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 20,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,269 miles

front tyres just starting to wear on edges but not to excess

Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,135 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,903 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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SJ58 NXC is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SJ58 NXC, 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 SJ58 NXC registered?

SJ58 NXC is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ58 NXC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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