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SK08 ACV

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,832 mi
Last recorded79,832 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 ACV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 79,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 79,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber top cover corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 79,150 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch near top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch near top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Water pump area ()

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

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

Nearside Front Washer jet misaligned

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber top cover corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Water pump has movement at pulley

Pass 4 Oct 2023 78,740 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover badly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 78,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover badly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 78,205 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover split

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,552 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))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,983 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,275 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,030 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 62,953 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,571 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 52,470 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 44,959 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 36,894 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight perishing

Pass 26 May 2012 28,674 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 19,994 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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SK08 ACV is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SK08 ACV, 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 SK08 ACV registered?

SK08 ACV is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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