2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Daihatsu Copen MOT pass rate and common faults

131 MOT tests in 2024. 62.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time62.6%
Failed or needed repairs37.4%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 131 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength14.5%
  2. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed4.6%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.8%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.3%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.3%
    6 marked dangerous
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension23.7%
  2. Emissions & leaks16.0%
  3. Body & chassis12.2%
  4. Lights & electrics11.5%
  5. Brakes9.2%
  6. Tyres7.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.3%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.9%
  4. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded9.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Daihatsu Copen?

In 2024, 62.6% of 2006 Daihatsu Copen cars passed their MOT first time, across 131 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Daihatsu Copen?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; emissions not tested: unable to be completed; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Daihatsu Copen reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).