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FG07 PLZ

2007 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,824 mi
Last recorded175,824 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Daihatsu Copen44,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 PLZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 175,824 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 175,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 173,920 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 171,116 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 168,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 165,715 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 159,931 miles

Both rear outer metal brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust rear silencer outlet flange heavily corroded and slight blow.

Fail 11 Jul 2019 159,931 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear outer metal brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust rear silencer outlet flange heavily corroded and slight blow.

N/s/f outer brake pad worn low.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 145,211 miles

Both rear inner metal brake pipes corroded.

Coolant bottom hose clip heavily corroded.

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Fuel tank mounting points heavily corroded.

N/s wiper split.

N/s/r outer wheel arch corroded.

N/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded and breaking up.

Fail 20 Jul 2018 145,211 miles

Both rear inner metal brake pipes corroded.

Coolant bottom hose clip heavily corroded.

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Fuel tank mounting points heavily corroded.

N/s wiper split.

N/s/r outer wheel arch corroded.

N/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded and breaking up.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 130,803 miles

Both rear inner metal brake pipes corroded.

Both rear tyres uneven wear inner tread blocks and low tread.

Exhaust front pipe hanger bracket heavily corroded.

Front seat belts slow to retract.

Front wipers smear.

Fuel tank mounting points corroded.

N/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded and breaking up.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,349 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear inner tread blocks

N/s/r wheel arch corroded

O/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Slight bind both front brakes

Pass 17 Jul 2015 101,478 miles

Both front tyresd near legal limit.

O/s/r inner metal brake pipe corroded (at brake flexy).

Signs of dampness both front shock absorbers.

Slight brake bind o/s/f brake.

Uneven wear both rear tyres inner tread blocks.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 101,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyresd near legal limit.

O/s/r inner metal brake pipe corroded (at brake flexy).

Signs of dampness both front shock absorbers.

Slight brake bind o/s/f brake.

Uneven wear both rear tyres inner tread blocks.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 85,023 miles

*N/s/f tyre near legal limit*

*O/s/f tyre on legal limit*

Both rear tyres uneven wear inner tread blocks

Dampness both front shock absorbers

Slight bind both front brakes

Slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,815 miles

Imbalance front brakes

Slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 15 Jul 2013 68,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front wipers smear

Imbalance front brakes

Slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,364 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 52,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,512 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,209 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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FG07 PLZ is a 2007 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG07 PLZ, 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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FG07 PLZ is a 2007 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 17 August 2007.

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