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YD06 DBY

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,596 mi
Last recorded66,596 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 DBY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 66,596 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 66,596 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 66,413 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 66,403 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 66,266 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 66,091 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 65,871 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,710 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 65,533 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,034 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 64,340 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 64,340 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,392 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 61,542 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,175 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 52,970 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,418 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,756 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 39,106 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 32,983 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 24,215 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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YD06 DBY is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD06 DBY, 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 YD06 DBY registered?

YD06 DBY is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is YD06 DBY safe to buy?

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