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FG05 TFE

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,223 mi
Last recorded108,223 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 TFE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 108,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 107,542 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust on side off tank

Pass 12 Jan 2021 102,778 miles

under sealed

Fail 12 Jan 2021 102,778 miles

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

under sealed

Pass 8 Jan 2020 100,904 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Several areas of corrosion not considered excessive at time of test. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 100,904 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front lower wheel arch marked with chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch lower front and upper rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch front lower and rear upper. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Several areas of corrosion not considered excessive at time of test. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 93,669 miles

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 85,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 77,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 77,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 69,874 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 69,874 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 61,461 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 52,472 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 52,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,438 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 42,218 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,114 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 22,324 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 22,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 13,205 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 12,299 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/f wiper rubber split

o/s/r tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 20 May 2008 8,539 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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FG05 TFE is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG05 TFE, 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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FG05 TFE is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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