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DY06 DDE

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,126 mi
Last recorded39,126 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 DDE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2024 39,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower floor chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower floor chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both hubs very rusted and poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusted condition (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded very poor condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusted condition (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 37,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - inner surfaces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front body, sub-frame and suspension components all corroding

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 36,982 miles

Front sub-frame , suspension components and body all corroding

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 35,802 miles

Front sub-frame , suspension components and body all rusting

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 35,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front sub-frame , suspension components and body all rusting

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 34,948 miles

Front sub-frame , suspension components and body all rusting

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,612 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 32,514 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 31,188 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 31,156 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,982 miles

Offside both outer sill and rear wheel arch areas starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jun 2016 29,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside both outer sill and rear wheel arch areas starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jul 2015 28,343 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,389 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,951 miles

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 11 Jun 2012 21,692 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,758 miles

brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,728 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 17,728 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2009 13,796 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 13,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DY06 DDE is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY06 DDE, 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.

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DY06 DDE is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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