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AM08 NLL

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,792 mi
Last recorded46,792 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NLL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 46,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 46,792 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 43,331 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush McPherson (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Flange corrded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 38,793 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush McPherson strut (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 34,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush McPherson strut (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 28,951 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust flange corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 26,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 24,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight rusting on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 17,604 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 16,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 15,835 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 14,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1655015 (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres slightly cracking

rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,878 miles

all four tyres slightly cracking.1655015

Pass 24 Mar 2014 11,032 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 9,755 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 7,381 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 5,611 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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AM08 NLL 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 88.9%.

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 AM08 NLL, 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 AM08 NLL registered?

AM08 NLL is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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