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VK06 VGE

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,241 mi
Last recorded49,241 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 VGE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 49,241 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 46,982 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 46,234 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 45,663 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 41,612 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,988 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,698 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 6 Sep 2013 23,230 miles

both rear tyres cracking but cords not exposed

Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,838 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,862 miles

exhaust system corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 21,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,923 miles

Front discs pitted

Front pads wearing low

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,287 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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VK06 VGE is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VK06 VGE, 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 VK06 VGE registered?

VK06 VGE is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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