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SK08 ACY

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,763 mi
Last recorded38,763 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 ACY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 38,763 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 34,354 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 34,220 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 34,166 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 34,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 33,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 33,686 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 33,282 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 70,304 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,888 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,275 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 30,467 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 28,607 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 28,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes and unions are starting to corrode

exhaust system is starting to corrode

Fail 12 Mar 2013 26,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes and unions are starting to corrode

exhaust system is starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,119 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system is starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,703 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs are pitted on inner surfaces

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 ACY 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 89.5%.

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 ACY, 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 SK08 ACY registered?

SK08 ACY is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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