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FV05 RAX

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,946 mi
Last recorded52,946 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 RAX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 52,946 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,025 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 52,022 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,189 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Aug 2017 49,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jul 2016 47,118 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 47,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,575 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)

very badly worn inner and outer edges of front tyres

Pass 8 Jun 2013 38,895 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,427 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,140 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 25,110 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,762 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 23,762 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,567 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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FV05 RAX is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV05 RAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 RAX registered?

FV05 RAX is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is FV05 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 RAX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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