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MR09 ERC

2009 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,468 mi
Last recorded56,468 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Copen38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR09 ERC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 56,468 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 53,989 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 53,878 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 48,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 39,149 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 36,379 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 34,280 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 32,391 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 25,895 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,483 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,177 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,157 miles

both front brake discs starting to detereate pitting on inner faces

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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MR09 ERC is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MR09 ERC, 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 MR09 ERC registered?

MR09 ERC is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 5 August 2009.

Is MR09 ERC safe to buy?

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