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L321 LSM

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,223 mi
Last recorded75,223 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL321 LSM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 75,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle has surface rust underside

Pass 31 Jan 2025 74,108 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle has surface rust underside

Pass 15 Jan 2024 71,948 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,338 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 65,974 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 65,968 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 63,541 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 61,460 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,053 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 53,457 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 37,678 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 30,548 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 23,367 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 16,598 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 13,914 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 13,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 11,162 miles

o/s & n/s front brake discs pitted on inner faces

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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L321 LSM is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L321 LSM, 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 L321 LSM registered?

L321 LSM is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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