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FY09 KNV

2009 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,831 mi
Last recorded132,831 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Copen38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 132,831 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 131,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 129,978 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 127,528 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 124,476 miles

All tyres cracking

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

Fuel tank damp around filler neck

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 124,476 miles

All tyres cracking

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

Fuel tank damp around filler neck

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 124,064 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 123,358 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 122,098 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 122,066 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

accident damage to inner crossmember at o/s/f

n/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 9 Mar 2017 122,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

accident damage to o/s/f inner crossmember damaged

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,427 miles

Nearside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 116,188 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 116,188 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 100,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 100,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,866 miles

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

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

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 KNV 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 KNV, 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.

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FY09 KNV is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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