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CK08 NXJ

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,043 mi
Last recorded63,043 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 NXJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 63,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 59,915 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 57,020 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 52,826 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 49,350 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 46,534 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front top mount slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 46,532 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front top mount slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,555 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 37,641 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,837 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 32,750 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,151 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,932 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,844 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,005 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 13,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Mar 2011 9,521 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 9,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CK08 NXJ 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 CK08 NXJ, 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 CK08 NXJ registered?

CK08 NXJ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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