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AV56 DVH

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,191 mi
Last recorded44,191 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 DVH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 44,191 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 43,915 miles

All weld repairs covered with thick sealant

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside seat belt slow to return

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 43,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 41,493 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside seat belt slow to return

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 38,951 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged slow to return (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 37,382 miles

Offside seat belt slow to return

Fail 28 Jan 2022 37,355 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside seat belt slow to return

Pass 19 Jan 2021 34,092 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 32,164 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 26,937 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 26,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 26,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,430 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 23,819 miles

both front brake discs start to rust across inner braking surface.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded inner surfaces

osr tyre tread slightly cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2012 15,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Sep 2011 11,956 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 5,171 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 2,416 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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AV56 DVH is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 39,627 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 AV56 DVH, 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 20 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 DVH registered?

AV56 DVH is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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