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KO06 RBU

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,558 mi
Last recorded88,558 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 RBU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 88,558 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 87,600 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 85,933 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,208 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 84,498 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 84,139 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 84,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,358 miles

offside rear light damage

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,766 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 74,766 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,916 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 72,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,072 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 53,048 miles

Engine mil light on

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,803 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 444,481 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,481 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,858 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 39,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,354 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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KO06 RBU is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KO06 RBU, 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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What year was KO06 RBU registered?

KO06 RBU is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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