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PE07 GBU

2007 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,745 mi
Last recorded131,745 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Daihatsu Copen44,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE07 GBU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 131,745 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 128,836 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 128,834 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 125,823 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 121,634 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 120,754 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 119,760 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 111,945 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 99,984 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2016 99,984 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 May 2015 88,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 88,246 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 76,717 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 76,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 63,872 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 51,543 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 51,543 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 39,620 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 29,731 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 29,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PE07 GBU is a 2007 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 44,890 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 PE07 GBU, 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 19 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PE07 GBU registered?

PE07 GBU is a 2007 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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