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LF06 DME

2006 Daihatsu Copen

White Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,588 mi
Last recorded26,588 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 DME
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 26,588 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 26,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 26,275 miles

Nearside Rear Inner WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear Inner WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Fail 9 Jun 2023 26,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear Inner WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 28 Mar 2022 26,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 25,967 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 25,795 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,583 miles

macpherson strut has small play

Pass 3 Mar 2018 25,389 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 24,535 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 24,535 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,567 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 23,566 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 22,914 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,675 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 20,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 28 Feb 2012 17,489 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,350 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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LF06 DME is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in White with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF06 DME, 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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LF06 DME is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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