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DV08 OAP

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,008 mi
Last recorded50,008 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 OAP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 50,008 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 50,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 48,463 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 47,784 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 47,782 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 47,650 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 45,873 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 45,812 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 45,286 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 45,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle handbrake cable (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle handbrake cable (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 44,085 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,700 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

Pass 9 Jul 2018 37,934 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,820 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,843 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 25,593 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres heavily deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,391 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 11 Jul 2012 17,135 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 12,817 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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DV08 OAP 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 DV08 OAP, 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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DV08 OAP is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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