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EX08 MUB

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,098 mi
Last recorded69,098 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 MUB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 69,098 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 69,098 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 66,852 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,629 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 60,631 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 60,631 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 57,289 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 57,227 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (Has 2 nails) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 53,886 miles

both front tyres getting a little low inner edges

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear coil springs slightly corroded both sides

front brake pads getting a little low

off side rear wheel bearing slight play

power steering rack and pipes slightly damp

Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,917 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limits, also has several nails in it and perishing all over (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,021 miles

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 15 Oct 2016 37,265 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 32,111 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 20,701 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 15,573 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 11,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 11,726 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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EX08 MUB is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX08 MUB, 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 EX08 MUB registered?

EX08 MUB is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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