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SP09 UWB

2009 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,208 mi
Last recorded100,208 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Copen38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 100,208 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 100,208 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 96,228 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 96,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 91,434 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 91,434 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 86,610 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,446 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are lightly perished between the treads nearside worse then offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 80,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are lightly perished between the treads nearside worse then offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,844 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 77,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 69,950 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 69,950 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 65,963 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 65,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 65,740 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 65,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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 22 Mar 2014 57,390 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,376 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,715 miles

Both rear tyres cracked between tread

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 UWB is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

SP09 UWB is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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