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PH53 BEH

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,176 mi
Last recorded86,176 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH53 BEH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 86,176 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 73,871 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 72,813 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 71,316 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 69,981 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 68,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has movement with weight off wheels

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,894 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 67,905 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 65,763 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 65,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 61,828 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,995 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked on tread

Fail 28 Mar 2014 47,604 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,604 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,959 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,397 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,716 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 14,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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PH53 BEH is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey 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 PH53 BEH, 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 PH53 BEH registered?

PH53 BEH is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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