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W111 GWE

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,123 mi
Last recorded99,123 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 GWE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 99,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 96,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 96,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 95,732 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 95,623 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,775 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 90,735 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 89,289 miles

Engine management light on

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Engine cover fitted

N/S/F Tyre splitting on outer sidewall

N/S/F Tyre was flat

Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,091 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light on

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,504 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 77,504 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,673 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 71,673 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 67,202 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,662 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 64,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,475 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 59,327 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,542 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,270 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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W111 GWE is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W111 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 20 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W111 GWE registered?

W111 GWE is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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