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DP53 DUG

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,110 mi
Last recorded68,110 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP53 DUG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 68,110 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,717 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,259 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 58,164 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 58,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 19 Aug 2022 55,857 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 55,857 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 55,587 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 55,246 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight surface cracking.

Fail 14 Jul 2021 55,246 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight surface cracking.

Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,027 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 54,608 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 54,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,433 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 53,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 165/50/15v (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,840 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 52,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,633 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,705 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 41,955 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 38,468 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 35,680 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 32,305 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

tail section of exhaust corroded, but not holed

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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DP53 DUG is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DP53 DUG, 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 DP53 DUG registered?

DP53 DUG is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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