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FH06 PLJ

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,249 mi
Last recorded54,249 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 PLJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 54,249 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 54,249 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 51,405 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 51,179 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 50,980 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 50,977 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Front inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 50,853 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc corroded on the outer edge 10mm

Offside Front Inner brake disc corroded on the outer edge 10mm

Fail 22 Nov 2021 50,813 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill coroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill coroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 50,388 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 49,617 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged retracting mechanism slow but does retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules coroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules coroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 49,615 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn and smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged retracting mechanism slow but does retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules coroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules coroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 49,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

eml light on

slight surface rust spots on sills

Pass 31 May 2016 47,863 miles

front brake discs worn

underbody corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 42,036 miles

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

inner sill edges rusting

Pass 27 May 2014 37,454 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 32,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 32,970 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 29,176 miles

dampness around engine sump

exhaust has a slight blow

front brake hose ferrules corroding

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

offside front seat belt slow to retract

part of exhaust system corroding

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 24 May 2012 29,176 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dampness around engine sump

exhaust has a slight blow

front brake hose ferrules corroding

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

offside front seat belt slow to retract

part of exhaust system corroding

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,915 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 20,028 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

long pull to handbrake

offside rear tyre out of shape /flat on tread

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,028 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

long pull to handbrake

offside rear tyre out of shape /flat on tread

Pass 28 May 2009 14,734 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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FH06 PLJ is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FH06 PLJ, 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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FH06 PLJ is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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