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GX05 GJO

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,154 mi
Last recorded85,154 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 GJO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 85,154 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 29 Apr 2025 77,403 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 73,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 69,856 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 69,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 69,098 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 67,654 miles

lots of surface rust

Fail 19 Jul 2019 67,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

lots of surface rust

Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,442 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 66,440 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,435 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 61,953 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all brake hose ferrules corroding

exhaust system deteriorating

front brake discs pitted

heavy surface corrosion on under side of vehicle & suspension components.

off side front brake pads low

rear brake imbalance

Pass 26 May 2015 58,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 58,020 miles

suspension components+brake ferrules corroding

Pass 29 May 2013 57,356 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges,nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,218 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread,brakes noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,057 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

no leaks found at time of test\

Pass 11 May 2009 55,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2009 55,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 45,480 miles

brake discs wearing

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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GX05 GJO is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX05 GJO, 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 GX05 GJO registered?

GX05 GJO is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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