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LM08 FBU

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,143 mi
Last recorded27,143 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 FBU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 27,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2026 27,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 25,284 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 21,909 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 21,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 18,505 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 17,717 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 17,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 16,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 15,544 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 14,562 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 13,129 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 10,688 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 10,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 8,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 6,302 miles

all tyres are starting to show cracking on treads

Pass 17 May 2013 5,255 miles

Slight cracking on all 4 tyres

Pass 22 May 2012 4,313 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 3,671 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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LM08 FBU is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LM08 FBU, 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 LM08 FBU registered?

LM08 FBU is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is LM08 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 FBU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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