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EA08 MXR

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,552 mi
Last recorded50,552 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 MXR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 50,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 50,551 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 41,585 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,732 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 40,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 37,096 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 34,434 miles

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

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 6 Jul 2020 34,434 miles

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

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 31,928 miles

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

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 23 Apr 2018 30,233 miles

Both Front Tyre Valve Is Deteriorated

Both Front Tyres Getting Worn Out From Inner & Outer Edge

Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Front (2.7.3)

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

coil spring corroded Both Front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 27,462 miles

Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel Slightly Play In Wheel Bearing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,444 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear age related cracks in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear age related cracks in tyre

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,733 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,531 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,365 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,843 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 8,279 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 MXR 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 EA08 MXR, 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 EA08 MXR registered?

EA08 MXR is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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