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DK08 KNZ

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,688 mi
Last recorded72,688 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 KNZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 72,688 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 72,574 miles

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

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

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

Underside corroded in places

Pass 14 May 2024 72,388 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion forming on underside and components

Pass 18 May 2023 71,989 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 71,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 71,983 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 71,881 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,817 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 70,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 69,232 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 62,575 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 55,904 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 55,750 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,078 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,045 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 39,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread grooves .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 32,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiperblades slightly deteriorated .

Pass 10 May 2012 28,052 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 28,002 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 17,429 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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DK08 KNZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DK08 KNZ, 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 DK08 KNZ registered?

DK08 KNZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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