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DA08 BXO

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,196 mi
Last recorded22,196 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 BXO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 22,196 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 21,568 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 21,239 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 21,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 20,617 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 20,411 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 20,411 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 21 May 2019 20,110 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 20,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall has a small bulge, not considered to be weakened. advise replace

Pass 23 May 2017 19,497 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 19,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in the tread

Offside Front tyre perished in the tread

Offside Rear tyre has nail in the tread

Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,386 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 18,159 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 17,322 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 16,233 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 13,662 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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DA08 BXO is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DA08 BXO, 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 DA08 BXO registered?

DA08 BXO is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is DA08 BXO safe to buy?

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