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DY08 CWJ

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,696 mi
Last recorded47,696 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 47,696 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 47,242 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 47,213 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 46,601 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner surfaces but efficiency was good.

Front number plate cracked.

Rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Slight distortion on n/side front wheel inner rim.

Pass 20 May 2016 44,288 miles

Front Brake discs corroded around inner face

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front inner Wheel rim bent

Pass 15 May 2015 41,864 miles

Front brake discs corroded around inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside bumper insecure

Pass 19 May 2014 37,360 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 30,968 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)

Fail 13 May 2013 30,968 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 25,205 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 18,609 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 CWJ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 CWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 CWJ registered?

DY08 CWJ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is DY08 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 CWJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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