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GV56 OHC

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,566 mi
Last recorded95,566 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 OHC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 95,566 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 95,566 miles

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 93,829 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 92,876 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 92,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 92,215 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 92,213 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 91,062 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 91,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 90,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 90,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 90,782 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 88,484 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,898 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 81,812 miles

o/s/r tyre low and both rears cracked/perished

Fail 16 Sep 2016 81,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/r tyre low and both rears cracked/perished

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,858 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 77,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,429 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Dec 2013 74,429 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,297 miles

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 26 Nov 2012 70,297 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,233 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 50,793 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,837 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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GV56 OHC is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow 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 GV56 OHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV56 OHC registered?

GV56 OHC is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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