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WJ08 GWC

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,406 mi
Last recorded71,406 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 GWC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 71,406 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 70,356 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 70,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 67,538 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 67,538 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 65,568 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 63,982 miles

small damage to screen

Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,176 miles

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

small chip in screen

Pass 24 Aug 2019 61,330 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 44,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,519 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Rear both tyre deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,171 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished and splitting on tread replace asap 165/50/15

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,167 miles

Drivers wiper blade split at ends

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,467 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 30,467 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,629 miles

front inner brake disc faces corroding......

windscreen damage , not yet excessive....

Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,780 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,710 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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WJ08 GWC 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 83.3%.

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 WJ08 GWC, 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 WJ08 GWC registered?

WJ08 GWC is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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