2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Daihatsu Copen MOT pass rate and common faults

264 MOT tests in 2024. 76.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

134Well above average
Passed first time76.1%
Failed or needed repairs23.9%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 264 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.7%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.5%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.6%
  2. Suspension7.2%
  3. Brakes5.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  5. Body & chassis4.5%
  6. Tyres3.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure19.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  4. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded6.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Daihatsu Copen?

In 2024, 76.1% of 2008 Daihatsu Copen cars passed their MOT first time, across 264 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Daihatsu Copen?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Daihatsu Copen reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 134, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).