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FX08 NVS

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,305 mi
Last recorded109,305 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 NVS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 109,305 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding drum brakes also affecting parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 91,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 May 2025 91,292 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on top abs block (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 67,942 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 67,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 61,063 miles

Offside Front Upper Strut top mounting slight play/ lift

Fail 10 May 2023 61,063 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Strut top mounting slight play/ lift

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 corners (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 May 2022 53,934 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 49,898 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 43,845 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,245 miles

Front brake disc facings corroded.

Front brake hose/caliper banjo bolts heavily corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,710 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,758 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,691 miles

front brake disc inner facings corroding.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,301 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 20,163 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 13,695 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,096 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 8,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FX08 NVS is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX08 NVS, 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 FX08 NVS registered?

FX08 NVS is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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