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FM06 XUW

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Green Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,856 mi
Last recorded97,856 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 XUW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 97,856 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

corrosion all around underneath

Pass 4 Jul 2023 97,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 97,119 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 94,026 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 82,809 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 82,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 74,648 miles

oil leaks

rust patches in various places

Fail 10 Jun 2020 74,645 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

rust patches in various places

Pass 26 Feb 2019 70,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165.50.15 (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165.50.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 70,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall 165.50.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165.50.15 (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165.50.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 70,131 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both seat belts slow to retract

exhaust emissions not tested to low output to register

Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,230 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 41,059 miles

Brakes ; front brake discs corroded on inner face , recommend replace

Engine ; oil leak

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,228 miles

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

small split drivers side wiper blade

Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,116 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,016 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,262 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 28,180 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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FM06 XUW is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Green with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FM06 XUW, 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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FM06 XUW is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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