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DV57 AKF

2007 Daihatsu Copen

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,659 mi
Last recorded51,659 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Daihatsu Copen44,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 AKF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 51,659 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 50,887 miles

Nearside fog lamp glass broken

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 5 Jan 2024 49,926 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 49,926 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 47,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 46,708 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 46,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 46,073 miles

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

fan covering damaged underneath

front and rear suspension components corroding

fuel lines rusting slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2020 46,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1655015 72v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fan covering damaged underneath

front and rear suspension components corroding

fuel lines rusting slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2019 44,575 miles

Front both sides outer sidewall slight damages

Part off exhaust system corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2018 43,480 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,551 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2016 41,543 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 41,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,469 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 38,014 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,563 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,428 miles

both n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,998 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)

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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DV57 AKF is a 2007 Daihatsu Copen in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 44,890 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 DV57 AKF, 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 19 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV57 AKF is a 2007 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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