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GN05 JJV

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,791 mi
Last recorded101,791 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 JJV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 101,791 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 101,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 99,851 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 99,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 97,729 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 97,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 96,608 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,655 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,981 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 92,475 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 89,074 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 86,194 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 82,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 77,879 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,430 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,010 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,630 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 66,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,835 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,806 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 56,729 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,092 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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GN05 JJV is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow 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 GN05 JJV, 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 GN05 JJV registered?

GN05 JJV is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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