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CV08 XRB

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,229 mi
Last recorded99,229 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XRB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 99,229 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres 7 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 97,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 96,772 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 96,772 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top shock mount / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 95,722 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 94,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 94,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 93,508 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 92,000 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 89,457 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,492 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,127 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,653 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 55,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,614 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,401 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 34,393 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,493 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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CV08 XRB is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CV08 XRB, 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 CV08 XRB registered?

CV08 XRB is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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