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OC08 PEN

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,727 mi
Last recorded57,727 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOC08 PEN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 57,727 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 57,719 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front cross (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 May 2024 57,709 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front cross (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 56,207 miles

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

Exhaust noisy custom exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 52,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2022 52,267 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,289 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 49,289 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 42,084 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 41,962 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 37,793 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 3 May 2017 33,955 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 33,955 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 20 Apr 2016 32,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 32,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,601 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 25,913 miles

both rear tyres, cracks in road face

coolant stain o/s engine?

front discs bad pitting inner face

Pass 19 Apr 2013 22,055 miles

both rear tyres cracks in road face

front discs pitting inner face

Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,233 miles

front discs bad pitting inner face

Fail 30 Apr 2012 19,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs bad pitting inner face

Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,665 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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OC08 PEN is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OC08 PEN, 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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OC08 PEN is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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