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VX08 BJF

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,077 mi
Last recorded66,077 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 BJF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 66,077 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp dim

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 65,869 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion offside front to rear metal brake pipe

Nearside dipped beam dim

Nearside front wheel stiff to rotate

Slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 4 Jul 2025 65,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion offside front to rear metal brake pipe

Nearside dipped beam dim

Nearside front wheel stiff to rotate

Slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2024 63,123 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 63,123 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,218 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,648 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 47,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,218 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 38,609 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,239 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 34,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,113 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,374 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,375 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 18,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,932 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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VX08 BJF is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VX08 BJF, 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 VX08 BJF registered?

VX08 BJF is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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