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EK08 NVR

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,013 mi
Last recorded89,013 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 NVR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 89,013 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 86,534 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 83,751 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,664 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 67,529 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 59,278 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,438 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,087 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,517 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 51,517 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,801 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 47,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 47,126 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 15 May 2013 39,323 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 39,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 31,574 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 24,998 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)

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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EK08 NVR 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 82.4%.

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 EK08 NVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK08 NVR?

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What year was EK08 NVR registered?

EK08 NVR is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is EK08 NVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 NVR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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