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VK57 GWE

2007 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,381 mi
Last recorded58,381 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Daihatsu Copen44,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 GWE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 58,381 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front and rear suspension corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm,on limit 165/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 58,375 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 58,375 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 57,095 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 57,093 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 54,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,847 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2020 44,471 miles

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2019 42,626 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,940 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 37,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 34,215 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,245 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 27,183 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 27,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 24,515 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 3 Oct 2012 20,261 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,143 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 12,073 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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VK57 GWE is a 2007 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK57 GWE, 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 VK57 GWE registered?

VK57 GWE is a 2007 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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