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VE08 DSU

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,796 mi
Last recorded68,796 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 DSU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 68,796 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 68,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 60,173 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 52,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 47,531 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 45,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 43,538 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,892 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 41,892 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 39,817 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Dec 2017 39,817 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Dec 2016 37,044 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 37,044 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' + item hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,149 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,054 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 22,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,145 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 16,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 9,548 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 9,503 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 8,485 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 8,485 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VE08 DSU is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VE08 DSU, 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 VE08 DSU registered?

VE08 DSU is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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