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YE09 PHJ

2009 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,032 mi
Last recorded69,032 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Copen38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 PHJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 69,032 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 69,025 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 66,704 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 66,701 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 64,750 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 64,581 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,535 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,223 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 64,223 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,559 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,024 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,677 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,293 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,700 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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YE09 PHJ is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 38,036 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 YE09 PHJ, 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 17 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE09 PHJ registered?

YE09 PHJ is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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