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GJ55 CSU

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,211 mi
Last recorded48,211 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CSU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 48,211 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Sill Slightly Corroded

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

Offside Sill Slightly Corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 48,196 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Sill Slightly Corroded

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

Offside Sill Slightly Corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 47,254 miles

Both seat belt slow retraction

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 47,178 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front of rear arch and sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner rear arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner rear arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front of rear arch and sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner rear arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner rear arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both seat belt retraction mechanism slow to return.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,664 miles

Both seat belts slow to retract.

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 45,017 miles

Front Brake discs inner face pitted.

Front Seat belts retraction systems deteriorating.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,696 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipe ends rusty

under body rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2016 44,054 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipe ends rusty

under body rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,794 miles

brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,588 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,535 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,702 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 30,700 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,241 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,312 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 11,101 miles

front tyres 2-3 mm.

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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GJ55 CSU is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ55 CSU, 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 GJ55 CSU registered?

GJ55 CSU is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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