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KR08 PVU

2008 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,254 mi
Last recorded41,254 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Copen39,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 PVU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 41,254 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody/suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 30 Jan 2025 40,984 miles

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 1 Feb 2024 40,339 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 37,253 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 36,051 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 35,125 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 35,101 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 34,975 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,623 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,208 miles

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 28 Jul 2015 30,080 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,160 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,970 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,735 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,483 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 21,483 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake discs badly corroded

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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KR08 PVU is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KR08 PVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KR08 PVU?

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What year was KR08 PVU registered?

KR08 PVU is a 2008 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is KR08 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 PVU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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