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SP09 UVX

2009 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

31,856 mi
Last recorded31,856 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Copen38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 UVX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 31,856 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2026 31,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2024 31,836 miles

All tyres slightly out of shape

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 May 2024 31,831 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres underinflated and slightly out of shape

complete underside of vehicle heavily corroded

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 31,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 31,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 31,447 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2019 31,447 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,093 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2018 31,093 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,126 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 27,844 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 27,848 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,970 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,446 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn on outtside and inside edges

offside rear tyre worn on outtside and inside edges and 1;6mm left on tread

Fail 21 Mar 2014 20,444 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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)

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

near side rear tyre worn on outtside and inside edges

offside rear tyre worn on outtside and inside edges and 1;6mm left on tread

Pass 8 Mar 2013 16,376 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)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,296 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)

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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SP09 UVX is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SP09 UVX, 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 SP09 UVX registered?

SP09 UVX is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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