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FE56 DFY

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,139 mi
Last recorded84,139 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 DFY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 84,139 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes perished

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern weak

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 84,139 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower G003 TRANSMISSION CODE VERSION 3

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern weak

Offside Rear corrosion present to sill

Offside Rear shock absorber bush perished

Rear brake pipes coated in underseal

engine/gearbox damp with residue possibly oil

Pass 5 Aug 2023 81,334 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 80,825 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 79,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 78,768 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 77,788 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 77,532 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,279 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres cracking badly

Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 70,883 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,632 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,777 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 54,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,457 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,843 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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FE56 DFY is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE56 DFY, 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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FE56 DFY is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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