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YH08 FDN

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,855 mi
Last recorded51,855 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 FDN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2024 51,855 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off, exhaust is secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe to silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2024 51,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible hoses have corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off, exhaust is secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe to silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 49,459 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, corrosion is close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, corrosion is close to being excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 49,460 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, corrosion is close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, corrosion is close to being excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 47,074 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,833 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 43,594 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 38,588 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 36,616 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4x (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 33,156 miles

rear tyres slight craking in tread x2

Pass 8 May 2013 28,190 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 28,190 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 23,444 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 23,444 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 18,945 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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YH08 FDN is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH08 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

YH08 FDN is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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