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YR58 VKP

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,341 mi
Last recorded114,341 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 VKP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 114,341 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 114,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer-sill to inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 108,126 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 102,611 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides outer-sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,005 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 97,005 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 92,202 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 92,202 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 85,917 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 78,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 69,530 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 61,767 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,251 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 55,927 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 54,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r sill damage

Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,072 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,178 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 36,211 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 VKP is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR58 VKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR58 VKP registered?

YR58 VKP is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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The MOT history for YR58 VKP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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