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VN58 DVZ

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,813 mi
Last recorded27,813 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 DVZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 27,813 miles

Nearside Seat belt slow to retract

Tyres different profile front to rear

Fail 5 Sep 2025 27,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt slow to retract

Tyres different profile front to rear

Pass 5 Sep 2024 23,207 miles

different ratio tyres front to rear

Fail 5 Sep 2024 23,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

different ratio tyres front to rear

Pass 7 Sep 2023 18,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 15,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 11,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

Fail 2 Sep 2021 11,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 8,499 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 8,048 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 7,922 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 7,833 miles

all four tyers surface cracking in tread pattern

Pass 9 Nov 2015 6,835 miles

all four tyers surface cracking in tread pattern

Pass 19 Nov 2013 5,308 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 4,703 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 3,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 3,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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VN58 DVZ 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 76.5%.

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 VN58 DVZ, 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 VN58 DVZ registered?

VN58 DVZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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