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EF08 CPE

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,482 mi
Last recorded51,482 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 CPE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 51,482 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 48,008 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded & in poor condition

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 47,927 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 42,901 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 38,314 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 34,203 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 30,750 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 25,535 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 25,535 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 18,238 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 9,175 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 8,058 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 8,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 5,444 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 4,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 4,122 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 3,256 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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EF08 CPE 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 EF08 CPE, 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 EF08 CPE registered?

EF08 CPE is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is EF08 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 CPE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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