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CA05 UPY

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,832 mi
Last recorded57,832 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 UPY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 57,832 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2025 56,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion in various places

Fail 16 Jun 2025 56,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion in various places

Pass 14 Mar 2024 52,487 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 48,227 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 48,227 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 48,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 48,062 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front slightly dim product on lens

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

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

Offside head lamp slightly dim product on lens

Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,134 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 41,833 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 40,326 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Oct 2018 38,367 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 37,105 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 36,007 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,788 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,408 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 29,408 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,787 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 22,970 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,779 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,248 miles

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

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)

front discs worn on inner face

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,715 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 17,446 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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CA05 UPY is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 CA05 UPY, 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 CA05 UPY registered?

CA05 UPY is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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