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GJ06 GYA

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

52,718 mi
Last recorded52,718 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 GYA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 52,718 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator/reverse lamp has slight damage

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

Fail 30 May 2025 52,699 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator/reverse lamp has slight damage

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

Pass 17 Jan 2024 51,559 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear indicator/reverse lamp has slight damage

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 50,247 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 50,247 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 48,523 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 46,533 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 45,303 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 45,303 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 43,308 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 43,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 40,686 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 39,760 miles

brake fluid low ,,n/s/r wearing low on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2017 39,760 miles

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

brake fluid low ,,n/s/r wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2016 38,825 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 38,264 miles

both front tyres wearing low and perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2015 38,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low and perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2014 37,847 miles

front tyres very low on tread

Fail 28 Jan 2014 37,847 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

front brake discs very corroded

front tyres very low on tread

Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,486 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 33,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

windscreen wipers smearing and deteriorated close to excessive

Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,572 miles

o/s exhaust tail pipe trim missing,

Fail 17 Jan 2011 31,572 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s exhaust tail pipe trim missing,

Pass 23 Jan 2010 29,361 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,666 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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GJ06 GYA is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GJ06 GYA, 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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GJ06 GYA is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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