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YD58 VGY

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,361 mi
Last recorded72,361 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 VGY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 72,361 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 73,347 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 69,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 66,075 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 66,070 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,806 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 58,806 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 48,753 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 47,074 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both due to slight corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,269 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 38,219 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads appear low

Pass 26 Oct 2016 31,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres has cracking on tread depth

Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,078 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished on tread

Fail 15 Oct 2015 27,078 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished on tread

Pass 1 Oct 2014 21,515 miles

both front tyre treads cracking

both rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2014 21,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre treads cracking

both rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2013 19,027 miles

rear tyres perrished

Fail 19 Oct 2013 19,027 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres perrished

Pass 2 Oct 2012 14,311 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted

offside front tyre 2.5mm and perished in tread

Pass 14 Oct 2011 8,838 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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YD58 VGY 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 YD58 VGY, 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 YD58 VGY registered?

YD58 VGY is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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