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MA08 OUV

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,685 mi
Last recorded50,685 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 OUV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 50,685 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 50,685 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 46,556 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 45,176 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 45,152 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 45,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 45,071 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 45,071 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 44,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 42,306 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 39,787 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 37,530 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 35,187 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 32,208 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 29,241 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 29,241 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,642 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 25,642 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,849 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 15,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,139 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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MA08 OUV is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA08 OUV, 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 MA08 OUV registered?

MA08 OUV is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is MA08 OUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 OUV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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