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YH08 FDO

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,965 mi
Last recorded53,965 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 53,965 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 53,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 53,451 miles

All underside slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 52,908 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all steering/suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 51,458 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Suspension slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 47,512 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 45,334 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 40,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 38,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,575 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

suspension components+chassis members+brake discs+brake ferrules corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,161 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 34,161 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 30,836 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2013 25,849 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 21,312 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,895 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,065 miles

front0/s n/s discs worn pitted RECOMMEND REPLACED/f/r b/hoses rusty/slight detr f/r susp r//busdhes/exhaust rusty/tank rusty/rack nisay MONITOR

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 FDO is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FDO, 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 FDO registered?

YH08 FDO is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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