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VU06 VFM

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,792 mi
Last recorded72,792 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 VFM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2022 72,792 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 70,077 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 70,077 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 68,056 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 68,053 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2017 66,131 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 62,662 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 56,993 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,240 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 45,471 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 45,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,460 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,150 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 31,352 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 23,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,670 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,429 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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VU06 VFM is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU06 VFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU06 VFM registered?

VU06 VFM is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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