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T18 CTY

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,457 mi
Last recorded75,457 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 CTY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 75,457 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 75,449 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 75,151 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advance to suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe after rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 73,646 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 73,646 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 70,661 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 70,661 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,707 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 May 2015 64,844 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,741 miles

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,402 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape

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

Off side front seat belt slow to retract

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 54,402 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Front brake discs worn unevenly and corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Off side front seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,795 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,385 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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T18 CTY is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T18 CTY, 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 T18 CTY registered?

T18 CTY is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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