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HJ55 ONU

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,942 mi
Last recorded46,942 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 ONU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 46,942 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 46,942 miles

Central 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))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 43,334 miles

Battery clamp insecure.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 39,248 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 36,545 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 36,438 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 32,118 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 30,553 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 30,553 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 29,317 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 25,007 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 24,465 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 21,959 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 20,211 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,434 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 16,877 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 14,225 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 11,205 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 9,625 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 7,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 7,714 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 6,764 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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HJ55 ONU is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HJ55 ONU, 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 HJ55 ONU registered?

HJ55 ONU is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is HJ55 ONU safe to buy?

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