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AE05 HNX

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,917 mi
Last recorded57,917 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 HNX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 57,917 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 57,917 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 57,885 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around rear axle bush bracket. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 57,438 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 57,350 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded + holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 55,825 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 55,825 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 52,380 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 52,280 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 51,936 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 51,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 50,539 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,560 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,333 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,185 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,889 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,612 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,175 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 12 Mar 2012 28,256 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,635 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 17,074 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 8,253 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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AE05 HNX is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 40,411 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 AE05 HNX, 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 21 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 HNX registered?

AE05 HNX is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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