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VA08 FVL

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,370 mi
Last recorded102,370 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 FVL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 102,370 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 99,388 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 95,843 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lens nissing

Pass 8 Feb 2018 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen cracked but not within drivers view of the road

Fail 5 Feb 2018 88,982 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen cracked but not within drivers view of the road

Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,034 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 80,034 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 70,010 miles

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

windscreen cracked nearside

Fail 11 Feb 2016 70,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

windscreen cracked nearside

Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,315 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,988 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 46,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,490 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 15,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 15,487 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,431 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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VA08 FVL is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VA08 FVL, 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 VA08 FVL registered?

VA08 FVL is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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