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EF08 CPK

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

70,902 mi
Last recorded70,902 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 70,902 miles

corrosion on underside, subframes and suspension components

Fail 28 Apr 2026 70,901 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside, subframes and suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2025 67,014 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside outer sill holed at front

suspension badly rusted front & rear

underbody badly rusted & undersealed

Fail 2 Jun 2025 67,014 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside outer sill holed at front

suspension badly rusted front & rear

underbody badly rusted & undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2024 62,538 miles

Under seal to all areas, precludes a full inspection

Fail 30 May 2024 62,515 miles

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

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

Under seal to all areas, precludes a full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2023 62,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 62,145 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 56,388 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 56,388 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 56,163 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 56,150 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 51,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipe going into centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 50,292 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective supporting hanger is broken although exhaust is securely mounted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 50,285 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective supporting hanger is broken although exhaust is securely mounted (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear unable to check OSR wheel bearing because of binding brake

Rear handbrake efficiency (19%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,389 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded off

Fail 4 Jan 2019 47,389 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded holed less 30cm from mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded off

Pass 9 Jan 2018 44,997 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)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 44,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 42,775 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 42,775 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi forward. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,526 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,929 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,155 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,407 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,147 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 CPK is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CPK, 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 CPK is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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