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DY08 CTV

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,131 mi
Last recorded49,131 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 CTV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 49,131 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s and o/s front tyres starting to deteriorate top of side walls to tread

Pass 31 Jan 2025 49,082 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 48,722 miles

rear metal brake pipes have been cleaned and greased

Pass 30 Jan 2023 48,392 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 47,917 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 47,201 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 46,506 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,977 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 45,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,044 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,144 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,309 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,305 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 37,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r wheel bearing very minor freeplay

Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,847 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,426 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,744 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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DY08 CTV is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DY08 CTV, 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 DY08 CTV registered?

DY08 CTV is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is DY08 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 CTV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY08 CTV have outstanding finance?

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