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KU08 LPY

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,340 mi
Last recorded69,340 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 LPY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 69,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 60,875 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 56,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 53,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 46,969 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 40,775 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 35,867 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 29,074 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 27,166 miles

Nearside Rear close to wear bars and cracked perished tread

o/s+n/s front tyres close to wear bars in tread. 165/50/r15 93v

Fail 8 Aug 2015 23,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 23,915 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 20,824 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 20,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,103 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2013 15,303 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 15,303 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,101 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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KU08 LPY 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 KU08 LPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 LPY registered?

KU08 LPY is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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