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GK05 YOY

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,690 mi
Last recorded75,690 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 YOY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 75,690 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 69,837 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 68,553 miles

engine cover obscuring some items

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 68,513 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2024 68,483 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2023 66,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

o/s n/s headlamps poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2022 61,695 miles

Exhaust centre box to pipe has exhaust paste around pipe , not blowing at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall of tyre damaged and cut . no ply or cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive far rear chassie area where shocker is fixed to corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive far rear chassie area where shocker is fixed to corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strong advise inner sill areas corroded and going to floor seem area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside tyres are starting to crack around shoulders of both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 56,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking - perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 53,920 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,834 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,752 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 42,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,321 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 41,321 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,528 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 37,675 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 37,675 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,182 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,297 miles

Offside rear tyre tread starting to split

Fail 27 Feb 2013 32,297 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread starting to split

Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,358 miles

All tyres tread starting to split

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,110 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,695 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,483 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 7,512 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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GK05 YOY is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GK05 YOY, 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 GK05 YOY registered?

GK05 YOY is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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