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DS08 SWK

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,233 mi
Last recorded123,233 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 SWK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 123,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose wheel arch guard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill thin (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill thin & inner wheel arch area holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from power steering pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear boot lid unable to be opened

Fail 22 Jul 2025 123,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose wheel arch guard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill thin (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from power steering pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill thin & wheel arch area holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear boot lid unable to be opened.

Pass 15 Jun 2024 117,924 miles

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))

both headlights in poor condition

corrosion to rear of both sills

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2023 106,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 106,107 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 104,901 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 99,244 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 98,370 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 98,322 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 98,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 91,943 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 79,302 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 79,302 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 65,827 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 55,021 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 47,113 miles

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyres wearing at edges

Pass 29 May 2013 40,043 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front suspention has slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2012 34,310 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,872 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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DS08 SWK 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 78.9%.

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 DS08 SWK, 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 DS08 SWK registered?

DS08 SWK is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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