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AJ05 FYL

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,152 mi
Last recorded78,152 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 FYL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2026 78,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all of holed to numerous to list (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch under sill outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all of off side of vehicle to numerous to list (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front axle subframe corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front subframe corroded and axle

Pass 7 Mar 2025 72,910 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 72,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 69,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside rear wheel arch / sill end corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2023 67,287 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 61,397 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

top corrosion to nearside & offside rear inner wheel arches / sill ends

Pass 10 Mar 2020 58,933 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

top corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches / sill ends

Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,118 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

nsr tyre cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2018 52,118 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2017 49,775 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wall deteriorated and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 47,318 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 44,526 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,855 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 38,372 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 31,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,325 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,713 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner face

Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,251 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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AJ05 FYL is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ05 FYL, 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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AJ05 FYL is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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