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WU58 ZBG

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,830 mi
Last recorded90,830 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 ZBG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 90,830 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 89,207 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 89,207 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 87,500 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 87,500 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,086 miles

Exhaust mounting defective System corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes covered with grease unable to assess (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2023 87,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective System corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 83,585 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 79,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,165 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,953 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,997 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,532 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 49,468 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 49,466 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,386 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,339 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,833 miles

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

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

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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WU58 ZBG is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU58 ZBG, 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 WU58 ZBG registered?

WU58 ZBG is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 28 September 2008.

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