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OO08 DLB

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,328 mi
Last recorded56,328 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 DLB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 56,328 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 56,308 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 55,942 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 55,150 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 55,125 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 54,688 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 54,688 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,064 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 52,610 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,562 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,914 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,456 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 40,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,095 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Sides (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,011 miles

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

corrosion on and around battery terminals

Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,829 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,808 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 11,094 miles

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

uneven wear to both front tyres recommend tracking

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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OO08 DLB 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 78.9%.

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 OO08 DLB, 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 OO08 DLB registered?

OO08 DLB is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 28 September 2008.

Is OO08 DLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO08 DLB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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