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RE08 GWF

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,219 mi
Last recorded69,219 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 GWF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 69,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear rear sill ends corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 66,950 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 63,808 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 59,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,927 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 51,736 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 45,779 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 45,331 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,945 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 41,835 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 38,916 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 37,762 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 37,742 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,320 miles

both rear tyres getting low on 3mm

slight pitting to inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,159 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces pitted.

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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RE08 GWF is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE08 GWF, 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 RE08 GWF registered?

RE08 GWF is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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The MOT history for RE08 GWF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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