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R45 URD

2009 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,604 mi
Last recorded82,604 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Copen38,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 URD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 82,604 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 78,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 78,111 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 71,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 68,474 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,275 miles

all four tyres cracking on tread

Fail 4 Aug 2020 68,273 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres starting to crack on tread

Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,348 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 67,348 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,659 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 58,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 58,362 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,314 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear inner edge of tyre worn low

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,846 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,344 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,977 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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R45 URD is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R45 URD, 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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R45 URD is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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