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J888 NEL

2009 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,548 mi
Last recorded29,548 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Copen38,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 NEL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 29,548 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 28,764 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 27,043 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 26,914 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 26,863 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 26,715 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 26,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play at strut top mounting. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 26,434 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 26,318 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 26,137 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,879 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 21,918 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,117 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 18,117 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,644 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 3mm

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J888 NEL is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 38,036 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 J888 NEL, 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 17 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J888 NEL registered?

J888 NEL is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 20 June 2009.

Is J888 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 NEL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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