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VU07 EPY

2007 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,088 mi
Last recorded72,088 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Daihatsu Copen44,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 EPY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 72,088 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension /hub components corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear excessive corrosion in inner wheel arch

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber upper shroud excessively corroded

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2024 70,197 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside & greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch behind wheel excessively corroded

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded behind wheel

Offside Rear inner wheel arch in front of wheel corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber upper shroud excessively corroded

Offside headlamp lens deteriorating

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

corrosion to body/chassis under vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2023 68,350 miles

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

Front flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded/greased [both]

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded behind wheel

Offside Rear corrosion in wheel arch in front & behind wheel

Rear flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded/greased [both]

Fail 15 Sep 2023 68,345 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded/greased [both]

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded behind wheel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear corrosion in wheel arch in front & behind wheel

Rear flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded/greased [both]

Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,386 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber upper shroud excessively corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

both front tyres starting to perish in between treads

Pass 16 Sep 2021 64,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 62,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pipe joini9ng hose corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 58,534 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,886 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 51,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

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

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2017 47,701 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,688 miles

Exhaust centre to rear section joint rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,448 miles

O/S/R Tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,533 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 34,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,291 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S/R Tyre perrishing on treaded area

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,858 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,022 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 13,252 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 13,252 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2010 4,156 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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VU07 EPY is a 2007 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VU07 EPY, 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 VU07 EPY registered?

VU07 EPY is a 2007 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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