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SPF 1X

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,594 mi
Last recorded111,594 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPF 1X
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 111,594 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 111,594 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 106,768 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 106,669 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 106,065 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf osf osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 104,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule plus o/side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 100,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Pass 10 Mar 2021 98,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 96,603 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 96,603 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,139 miles

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

Offside Front Strong Advise .Seat belt retracting mechanism slow to return when belt is extended out

exhaust front pipe surport mounting bracket broken off exhaust pipe

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,202 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,021 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,850 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,631 miles

slight bulge in o/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,218 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,311 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,315 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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SPF 1X is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SPF 1X, 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 SPF 1X registered?

SPF 1X is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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