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SP08 TNZ

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,743 mi
Last recorded35,743 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 TNZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 35,743 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 35,374 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 34,974 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 33,667 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 32,424 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 31,133 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 30,922 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 24,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Oct 2017 23,179 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Oct 2017 23,179 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,266 miles

Both rear tyres are starting got crack in treads, but none deep enough to expose cords

Offside Rear Lower light unit is damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2015 14,486 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 14,486 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,050 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 11,827 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,438 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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SP08 TNZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Red 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 SP08 TNZ, 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 SP08 TNZ registered?

SP08 TNZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SP08 TNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 TNZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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