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EA08 MXS

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,369 mi
Last recorded89,369 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 89,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside corroded but not excessive

Fail 5 Dec 2025 89,369 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside corroded but not excessive

Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,063 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 88,063 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,999 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,370 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 66,889 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 66,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 57,527 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,313 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 28 Jul 2014 48,313 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,323 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,078 miles

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 7 Jun 2011 29,364 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 29,364 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 MXS is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

EA08 MXS is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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