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SP08 TMU

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,671 mi
Last recorded61,671 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 TMU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 61,671 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 61,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 55,177 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 55,073 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,405 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 53,314 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe brakes corroded at pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting broken

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe and associated components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 53,299 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe brakes corroded at pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting broken

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe and associated components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 52,465 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Offside sill corroding but not holed yet

Fail 2 Sep 2021 52,447 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill rear quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill rear quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear bump stops loose/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2020 51,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Spring bump stop broken away

Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,724 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steering arms & suspension components corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2019 50,724 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

steering arms & suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 48,949 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 46,002 miles

165 50 r 15 72 v

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both the front brake disks are pitted on the inner surfaces

both the rear tyres are perrished dot codes 2008

the osf tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,586 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,276 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,270 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,466 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,670 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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SP08 TMU is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SP08 TMU, 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 SP08 TMU registered?

SP08 TMU is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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