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EJ56 VYK

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,102 mi
Last recorded96,102 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VYK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 96,102 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 96,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2023 87,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,704 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,046 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 81,014 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,013 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 79,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 76,597 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,192 miles

split in offside rear tyre but not exposing cords

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,695 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front side light connection?

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,790 miles

nearside front brake disc inner face corroded

nearside rear indicator lense cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2011 44,786 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front brake disc inner face corroded

nearside rear indicator lense cracked

nearside wiper split

Pass 8 Nov 2010 32,229 miles

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

Offside Front 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 9 Nov 2009 13,642 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 13,642 miles

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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EJ56 VYK is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ56 VYK, 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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What year was EJ56 VYK registered?

EJ56 VYK is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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