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MF09 GTU

2009 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,021 mi
Last recorded85,021 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Copen38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 GTU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 85,021 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre section at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Signs of corrosion to all areas

Pass 24 Mar 2025 80,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 76,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 67,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 60,846 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 50,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 44,377 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 44,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 39,762 miles

all four tyres perishing slightly

front and rear exhaust brackets corroding but structurally sound

front anti roll bar outer bushes perishing

front brake disks corroding on inner face

general light corrosion at rear

Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front disc inner faces corroding

nsf/osf seatbelts retracting slowly

Pass 13 Feb 2016 35,118 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt retracting slowly

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

front disc inner faces corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2016 35,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front seatbelt retracting slowly

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

front disc inner faces corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,015 miles

Clutch Pedal Heavy

N/S + O/S Brake Disc Inner Faces Corroded

O/S Wiper Blade Splitting + Noisey

O/S/R Tyre Tread Cracking

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,743 miles

slight cracking offside rear tyre tread

Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,049 miles

brake fluid level low

Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,488 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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MF09 GTU is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MF09 GTU, 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.

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What year was MF09 GTU registered?

MF09 GTU is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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