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GJ56 FSY

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,566 mi
Last recorded62,566 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FSY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 62,566 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 58,500 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 58,497 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 58,235 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,139 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 58,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 58,099 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 58,089 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause loss of control of the vehicle brace bar bolt missing and insecore (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 56,404 miles

Offside Front strengthening bars across chassis has a bolt missing

Fail 18 Apr 2019 56,402 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres have tears aroundtreads 165/50R15 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses are slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front strengthening bars across chassis has a bolt missing

Pass 14 May 2018 54,422 miles

eml illuminated

Fail 9 Apr 2018 54,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,548 miles

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

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

Offside bolt missing from cross brace

Fail 15 Mar 2017 52,539 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside bolt missing from cross brace

Pass 2 Sep 2016 50,269 miles

Lower strut brace worn.

Nearside Front Top suspension mount has slight play.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,822 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,222 miles

Lower strut brace bolt missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bolt missing from lower body brace

Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,725 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 25,725 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,039 miles

both front brake discs worn and scored

front brake pads very low !

nearside rear tyre close to the tread limit 1655015 re040

Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,246 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

rear exhaust box in poor condition

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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GJ56 FSY is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GJ56 FSY, 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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GJ56 FSY is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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