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AE58 DTX

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,332 mi
Last recorded76,332 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DTX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 76,332 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 76,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 72,566 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 71,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 66,082 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 63,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 60,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 56,167 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 29 Mar 2019 56,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2017 49,332 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 49,332 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,453 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 46,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 32,280 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2013 26,577 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,487 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 19,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 19,951 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AE58 DTX 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 72.2%.

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 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 AE58 DTX, 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 AE58 DTX registered?

AE58 DTX is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is AE58 DTX safe to buy?

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