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YH08 EKL

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,729 mi
Last recorded60,729 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 EKL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2024 60,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocky upper mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension/seatbelt prescribed area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension/seatbelt area corroded and holed in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides poor condition (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

exhaust system corroded, poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2023 57,393 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Fronts corroded and coil springs (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front part of sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 57,383 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Fronts corroded and coil springs (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front part of sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 53,783 miles

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

Exhaust corroded and 2 hangers broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 50,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 45,716 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes starting crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 43,713 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 41,292 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 37,856 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 33,238 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 33,160 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 31,475 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,090 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,300 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,712 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,425 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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YH08 EKL is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH08 EKL, 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 YH08 EKL registered?

YH08 EKL is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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