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AV08 AEA

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,028 mi
Last recorded86,028 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AEA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 86,028 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 79,528 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 70,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 70,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 58,815 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,602 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 45,077 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 45,077 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 45,062 miles

nearside and offside wiper wrong way round

Fail 8 Oct 2018 45,034 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wipers fitted wrong way round.nearside to offside

Fail 2 Oct 2018 45,034 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wipers fitted wrong way round.nearside to offside

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,732 miles

slight play offside rear hub

Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,401 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,971 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,864 miles

front discs very rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,989 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 33,989 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AV08 AEA is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Green 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 AV08 AEA, 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 AV08 AEA registered?

AV08 AEA is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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