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YH58 SKZ

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,946 mi
Last recorded63,946 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 SKZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 63,946 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 63,936 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,871 miles

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

light corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,763 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 63,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,080 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 61,789 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 59,205 miles

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 59,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 5 Oct 2017 57,667 miles

Brake fluid starting get low

Front Brake discs corrosion - inside edge

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre starting wear on edge 165 50 R15

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Offside Front Tyre 3m - starting wear on edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil All four x4 just starting (2.7.3)

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front (4.1.D.1e)

wipers slight smear - standard

Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,816 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads approx. 2mm left (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroding inner surfaces

gearbox mounting has some movement in it

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,422 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 50,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has got a nail in it & is underinflated

Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre is starting to scuff, on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre is just starting to wear unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2013 39,348 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 31,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 22,834 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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YH58 SKZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YH58 SKZ, 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 YH58 SKZ registered?

YH58 SKZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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