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GV08 DPU

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,411 mi
Last recorded64,411 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 DPU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 64,411 miles

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mounting has slight play ()

Pass 19 Feb 2025 62,545 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 60,731 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 58,863 miles

Central Front Rear view mirror delaminated

Pass 28 Feb 2022 58,240 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 56,320 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 55,773 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 53,400 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,179 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 51,179 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,014 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 48,014 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 46,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,584 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,403 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 32,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 29,460 miles

front number plate cracked,all tyres wearing on edges

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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GV08 DPU 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 83.3%.

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 GV08 DPU, 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 GV08 DPU registered?

GV08 DPU is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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