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RE09 FMU

2009 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,442 mi
Last recorded63,442 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Copen38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 FMU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 63,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 61,289 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 58,922 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 58,922 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 55,612 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 53,881 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 52,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 52,860 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated and deteriorated. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 48,035 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner faces

Front number plate poor

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 38,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Pass 7 Aug 2017 20,771 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 May 2016 5,160 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 5,001 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 4,815 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 4,362 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 3,230 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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RE09 FMU 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 88.2%.

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 RE09 FMU, 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 RE09 FMU registered?

RE09 FMU is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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