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FY06 GWF

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,611 mi
Last recorded102,611 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 GWF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 102,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2025 102,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2024 101,247 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both have weak beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 101,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both have weak beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 100,852 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 100,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock Absorber Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock Absorber Mount Inner And Outer Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 98,021 miles

petrol smell

Fail 26 Mar 2021 98,020 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

petrol smell

Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,821 miles

headlamps cloudy

Pass 30 Jun 2018 97,816 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 97,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,746 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,424 miles

Advancing corrosion to rear chassis legs and around spring seats

General corrosion to floor pans, chassis sections, outriggers, rear inner sills

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes and hose ferules

Some deterioration to front suspension arm bushes

Fail 31 Mar 2015 95,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Advancing corrosion to rear chassis legs and around spring seats

General corrosion to floor pans, chassis sections, outriggers, rear inner sills

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and close to limits

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes and hose ferules

Some deterioration to front suspension arm bushes

Some drag on n/s/r brake

Pass 1 Apr 2014 90,399 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 90,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2013 83,798 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 79,687 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 65,298 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system rusty

front discs rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,765 miles

front pads low

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,361 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 GWF is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY06 GWF, 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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FY06 GWF is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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