CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS59 XCL

2009 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,847 mi
Last recorded60,847 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Copen38,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 XCL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 60,847 miles

underside of vechicle surface rust

Pass 5 Sep 2024 59,810 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 59,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2023 59,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 51,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 41,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. rotational tyre incorrectly fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nsr osr inop (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 41,638 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 41,632 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 39,039 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 39,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 31,348 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,845 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,839 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 12,618 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 10,533 miles

Both front discs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 8,275 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)

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
Full Daihatsu Copen reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LS59 XCL is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 38,036 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 LS59 XCL, 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 17 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS59 XCL?

You can check the full history of LS59 XCL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS59 XCL registered?

LS59 XCL is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is LS59 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 XCL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS59 XCL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS59 XCL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.