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NL56 PDK

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,295 mi
Last recorded41,295 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 PDK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 41,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 41,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 37,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 35,478 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 35,478 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 31,599 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 26,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 23,655 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 20,751 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 19,362 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 17,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 15,554 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front n/s & o/s tyres slightly perished on outer shoulders but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2014 13,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r tyres cracked and perished but no cords exposed

Pass 15 Jun 2013 9,837 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 9,837 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 3,839 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 3,721 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 3,492 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 3,219 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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NL56 PDK is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NL56 PDK, 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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NL56 PDK is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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