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FY09 KNU

2009 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,815 mi
Last recorded79,815 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Copen38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 KNU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 79,815 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 79,813 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 79,780 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 79,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 79,768 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 79,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,142 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 59,390 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 52,127 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,186 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 44,186 miles

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

tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,922 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 22,347 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 16,506 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 16,368 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,302 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,188 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 8,788 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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FY09 KNU is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 38,036 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 FY09 KNU, 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 17 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY09 KNU registered?

FY09 KNU is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is FY09 KNU safe to buy?

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