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SG56 UKH

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,983 mi
Last recorded99,983 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 UKH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 99,983 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 99,981 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 94,192 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 88,262 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pads wearing low.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Fail 11 Apr 2024 88,261 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust has a major leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pads wearing low.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Pass 20 Apr 2023 83,388 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2022 82,736 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 82,730 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front slight play in top mount

Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,773 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 64,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,110 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 58,413 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2016 46,996 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,114 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 43,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,346 miles

noise from passenger side rear when rolling backwards

Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,390 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,539 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 19,734 miles

front brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 13 Aug 2010 13,394 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 8,154 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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SG56 UKH is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SG56 UKH, 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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What year was SG56 UKH registered?

SG56 UKH is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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