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DY59 EXL

2009 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,504 mi
Last recorded41,504 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Copen38,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 EXL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 41,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 41,379 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 41,214 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 40,765 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,419 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 39,796 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 38,823 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 36,643 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 36,643 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both seat belts slow to retract

nearside rear indicator lamp cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both seat belts slow to retract

Fail 6 Sep 2016 31,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both seat belts slow to retract

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,999 miles

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

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

both front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 9 Sep 2014 21,334 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front disks slightly pitted

passengers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,011 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 2 Sep 2013 18,011 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,277 miles

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

front seat belts slow to retract when belt is in seat back rest clip

Fail 4 Sep 2012 14,277 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside 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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DY59 EXL is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 38,036 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 DY59 EXL, 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 17 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY59 EXL registered?

DY59 EXL is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is DY59 EXL safe to buy?

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