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YR58 GZE

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,457 mi
Last recorded90,457 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 GZE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2025 90,457 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 79,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 68,113 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light incorrect colour

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 68,113 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light incorrect lamp fitted (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light incorrect colour

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 55,996 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 55,996 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 54,660 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 54,660 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 50,860 miles

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

front sub frame corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

o/s reaer bump stop insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2019 48,441 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,903 miles

brake pipes rusted slight exaust blow o/s rear brake binding

Pass 5 Sep 2017 39,748 miles

brake pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,342 miles

front struts and springs corroded front sub frame corroded

o/s n/s rear tyres on limit and perished

Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,174 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,548 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 11,938 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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YR58 GZE is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR58 GZE, 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 YR58 GZE registered?

YR58 GZE is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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