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HJ08 MXZ

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,183 mi
Last recorded43,183 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 MXZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 43,183 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 40,512 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 38,544 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 38,482 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,851 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 32,196 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 30,504 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 28,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,609 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,365 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,114 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,429 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 22,428 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,912 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,904 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,143 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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HJ08 MXZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ08 MXZ, 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 HJ08 MXZ registered?

HJ08 MXZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is HJ08 MXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ08 MXZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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