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YG09 EEY

2009 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,237 mi
Last recorded135,237 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Daihatsu Copen38,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 EEY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 135,237 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 125,573 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 115,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 105,909 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 105,902 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2021 95,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 95,611 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 87,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 87,584 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Double nails ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 80,297 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 70,307 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 70,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,890 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 45,933 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 34,506 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 29,965 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 24,385 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 16,969 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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YG09 EEY is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG09 EEY, 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 YG09 EEY registered?

YG09 EEY is a 2009 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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