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EA08 MXO

2008 Daihatsu Copen

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,991 mi
Last recorded56,991 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 MXO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 56,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (general corrosion) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 55,502 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 55,502 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 53,830 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 51,976 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 50,592 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 50,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,492 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 45,959 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 45,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,766 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 30,213 miles

Nearside Rear Metal object in tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,522 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 13,853 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 9,864 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 4,329 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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EA08 MXO is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA08 MXO, 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 EA08 MXO registered?

EA08 MXO is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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