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MHZ 1903

2009 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,969 mi
Last recorded83,969 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Copen38,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 1903
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 83,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 83,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 78,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/closing panel and rear shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill, chassis and upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 67,213 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,501 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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MHZ 1903 is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MHZ 1903, 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

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What year was MHZ 1903 registered?

MHZ 1903 is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is MHZ 1903 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHZ 1903 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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