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VE08 DSX

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,278 mi
Last recorded34,278 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 34,278 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 33,973 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 33,696 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 33,376 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 32,645 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 31,946 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 30,560 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 29,375 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 29,375 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 26,968 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 23,767 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 May 2015 17,834 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 14,403 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 14,150 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2014 14,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 12,449 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 May 2012 10,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wiperblades worn

Pass 25 May 2011 8,643 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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VE08 DSX is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VE08 DSX, 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 DSX registered?

VE08 DSX is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is VE08 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 DSX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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