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VN06 WCA

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,576 mi
Last recorded64,576 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 WCA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 64,576 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 64,567 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 63,743 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front tread brath (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 62,932 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 62,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 61,789 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 61,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside and nearside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 60,378 miles

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

underbody surface corroded

Pass 13 May 2020 59,201 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 59,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 58,489 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,276 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,168 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 56,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe insecure / corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,212 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 55,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 50,896 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,045 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,350 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,476 miles

Front disc poor inner face corroded.

n/s/r tyre started to crack on tread.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,400 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 17,646 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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VN06 WCA is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 VN06 WCA, 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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VN06 WCA is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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