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PN56 TWG

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,877 mi
Last recorded54,877 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 TWG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 54,877 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 54,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 53,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Fail 28 Aug 2024 53,851 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 52,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

[ there is corrosion evident throughout the under side of vehicle /braking suspension etc]

[both front tyres are slightly aged cracking.]

[both seat belts are slow retracting.]

Pass 26 Aug 2022 51,537 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front(slightly) (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slight age cracking

Fail 23 Aug 2022 51,537 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front(slightly) (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slight age cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2021 50,676 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

some corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,066 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 48,752 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 48,752 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced [jacking point] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced [inner wheel arch /sill section] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced [inner wheel arch/sill section] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 46,963 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,391 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and age cracking in the tread

o/s/f brake dragging

slight out of balance on front brake readings

surface corrosion evident throughout underside

Pass 19 Aug 2016 42,184 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 42,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,570 miles

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 3 Aug 2015 39,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,113 miles

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,167 miles

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,338 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,789 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,032 miles

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,394 miles

some corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 25 Aug 2009 26,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

some corrosion on front brake discs

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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PN56 TWG is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 PN56 TWG, 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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PN56 TWG is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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