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ST08 FNF

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,736 mi
Last recorded48,736 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 FNF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 48,736 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 11 Nov 2025 48,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Nov 2024 44,203 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 44,197 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 41,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all prescribed areas corroded / undersealed in places not allowing full inspection

all underside / all underside components corroded

both sides front sills corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

rear axle corroded

several areas repaired and undersealed / painted

Fail 18 Sep 2023 41,218 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all prescribed areas corroded / undersealed in places not allowing full inspection

all underside / all underside components corroded

both sides front sills corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

rear axle corroded

several areas repaired and undersealed / painted

Pass 8 Jul 2022 39,465 miles

All underbody and components covered with underseal .

Pass 23 Mar 2020 38,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 34,788 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,568 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Front exhaust hanger broken away from exhaust - still secure

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,563 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 26,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 0n cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,079 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,298 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,719 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,908 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,150 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 11,681 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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ST08 FNF is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ST08 FNF, 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 ST08 FNF registered?

ST08 FNF is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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