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VU57 JWA

2007 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,270 mi
Last recorded95,270 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Daihatsu Copen44,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 JWA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 95,270 miles

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

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 21 Feb 2024 93,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 93,853 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 93,820 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rev fault on test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively cracked, some canvas visible in crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 93,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,277 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 88,140 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 81,437 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,804 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 65,716 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,374 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,448 miles

All tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,750 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,193 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 31,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,845 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 17,695 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

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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VU57 JWA is a 2007 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU57 JWA, 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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VU57 JWA is a 2007 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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