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ARJ 98P

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,670 mi
Last recorded49,670 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARJ 98P
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 49,670 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 44,396 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 39,453 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 34,949 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 30,667 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 25,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,767 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 25,192 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 24,901 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 24,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,584 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 19,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 17,863 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,709 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)

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2011 14,326 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 14 Jun 2010 11,914 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 10,182 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 6,599 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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ARJ 98P is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ARJ 98P, 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 ARJ 98P registered?

ARJ 98P is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is ARJ 98P safe to buy?

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