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LM08 FBZ

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,666 mi
Last recorded70,666 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 FBZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 70,666 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 67,373 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 66,614 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 64,381 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 61,571 miles

under body surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2021 61,268 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 60,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,394 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,023 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,377 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,329 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 40,329 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,669 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)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,518 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,644 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,758 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 FBZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FBZ, 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 LM08 FBZ registered?

LM08 FBZ is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LM08 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 FBZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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