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M50 URG

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,332 mi
Last recorded44,332 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 URG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 44,332 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underside / underseal

Pass 24 Jul 2024 44,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 23 Jul 2024 44,168 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2023 43,801 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside covered in under seal

Pass 12 Jul 2022 43,636 miles

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jul 2021 42,757 miles

under car covered in underseal

Fail 30 Jul 2021 42,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under car covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2020 41,351 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 39,292 miles

underside covered in underseal

Fail 17 Jul 2019 39,289 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 5 Jul 2018 36,089 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 30,518 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 24,829 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2015 24,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 22,532 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,190 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 15,035 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 9,967 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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M50 URG is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Red 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 M50 URG, 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

How do I check the history of M50 URG?

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What year was M50 URG registered?

M50 URG is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is M50 URG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 URG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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