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PX02 FAY

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,031 mi
Last recorded86,031 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 FAY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 86,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 76,214 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 76,011 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 63,262 miles

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

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 5 Apr 2023 53,935 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 53,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 46,576 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hose ferrules have grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 44,190 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 43,202 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 41,408 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,001 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 37,366 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,279 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 35,279 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)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,127 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,744 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 22,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,913 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,318 miles

both front tyre tread cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,876 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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PX02 FAY is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX02 FAY, 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 PX02 FAY registered?

PX02 FAY is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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