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SP57 HKU

2007 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

78,715 mi
Last recorded78,715 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Daihatsu Copen44,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 HKU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 78,715 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have repairs and coated with underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 78,706 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have repairs and coated with underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 74,691 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 72,079 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 72,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2023 70,499 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 70,474 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 68,575 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 68,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,187 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 68,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 67,530 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 67,503 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x 2 inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 67,487 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 7 Sep 2018 63,463 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

Both front brake flexi pipe ferrules corroded

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Underside of vehicle shows signs of slight corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2018 63,458 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front brake back plates corroded

Both front brake flexi pipe ferrules corroded

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle shows signs of slight corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2017 59,696 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 59,530 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 56,070 miles

n/s/f tyre wear and cracking

o/s/front tyre nearing wear limit

o/s/r tyre light cracking

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 31 Aug 2016 56,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wear and cracking

o/s/front tyre nearing wear limit

o/s/r tyre light cracking

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,225 miles

Both front wheels slightly binding.

Nearside front tyre has wear on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 53,225 miles

Both front wheels slightly binding.

Nearside front tyre has wear on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,610 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 45,715 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,637 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,071 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,971 miles

near side front and offside front brake discs inside edges badly scorred

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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SP57 HKU is a 2007 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2007 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 44,890 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 SP57 HKU, 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 19 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP57 HKU registered?

SP57 HKU is a 2007 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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