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GP08 BWC

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,164 mi
Last recorded78,164 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 BWC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 78,164 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 78,063 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,926 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,829 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 77,557 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,979 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 76,057 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 75,601 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 64,666 miles

passenger seat belt not tested due to a child seat being fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Nov 2015 64,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front TYRE has a metal object within the tread

passenger seat belt not tested due to a child seat being fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,083 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,193 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 57,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 51,806 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 51,806 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 45,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,284 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 36,284 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GP08 BWC is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GP08 BWC, 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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GP08 BWC is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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