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FY06 GVW

2006 Daihatsu Copen

White Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,055 mi
Last recorded52,055 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 GVW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 52,055 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 52,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 44,603 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 44,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 43,914 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 42,670 miles

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

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

rear sills/lower wheel arch areas slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2021 42,670 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

rear sills/lower wheel arch areas slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2019 39,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,955 miles

under vehicle components very rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2017 37,867 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension components corroded

headlamps starting to tarnish

Fail 3 Jun 2017 37,867 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte FLAT (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension components corroded

headlamps starting to tarnish

Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,712 miles

under vehicle components very rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2016 37,710 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte flat battery (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases offside tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

front brake binding offside and nearside (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

under vehicle components very rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2014 35,944 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,152 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 26,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 11,344 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 11,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

some corrosion of welded front and centre exhaust joints.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 10,883 miles

N/S/R N/S/F O/S/R tyres all perished advise changing them

Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,462 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 6,045 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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FY06 GVW is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in White with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY06 GVW, 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 FY06 GVW registered?

FY06 GVW is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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