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EF08 COH

2008 Daihatsu Copen

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,172 mi
Last recorded110,172 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 COH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 110,172 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 108,809 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 107,781 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 107,703 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 107,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,577 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 99,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 99,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,401 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f suspensions slighty damped

o/s/f tyre slight cut

Pass 17 May 2016 72,975 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 65,976 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,976 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,121 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,612 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 48,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,242 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 38,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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EF08 COH is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF08 COH, 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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EF08 COH is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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