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YR58 VKV

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,763 mi
Last recorded42,763 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 42,763 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 42,592 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 41,985 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 41,985 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 41,650 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 41,359 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 41,070 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 40,737 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 40,102 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 39,205 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 38,433 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 36,515 miles

advise rear tyres perashing

Fail 23 Dec 2015 36,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear tyres perashing

Pass 22 Dec 2014 33,584 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 30,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear tyres perashing

Fail 13 Dec 2013 30,115 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear tyres perashing

Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,229 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 22,848 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 VKV 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 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 VKV, 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 VKV registered?

YR58 VKV is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 13 December 2008.

Is YR58 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 VKV 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.

Does YR58 VKV have outstanding finance?

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