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EK05 VBD

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

31,901 mi
Last recorded31,901 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VBD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 31,901 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 31,807 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 31,804 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 31,711 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 31,330 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 30,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs rusty on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres have sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 28,670 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 27,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 27,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 27,194 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 27,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,597 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked !

Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,097 miles

offside rear tyre cracking badly

Pass 1 Apr 2014 25,464 miles

both rear tyres cracking badly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 25,464 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)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres cracking badly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,958 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,049 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 24,048 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,299 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 23,299 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,789 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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EK05 VBD is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Silver 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 EK05 VBD, 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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EK05 VBD is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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