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HW55 ACY

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Green Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,519 mi
Last recorded94,519 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 ACY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 94,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2024 90,400 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2023 84,635 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2022 79,591 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2021 71,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion on both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 19 Nov 2020 71,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 70,166 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 70,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,361 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,214 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes from front to rear hoses on nearside and offside x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 165/50/15/73v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,232 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 21,803 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,349 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,168 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,190 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 41,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,435 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 28,760 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 28,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,695 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 20,695 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

off side rear tyre has bolt in centre of tread causing tyre not to hold correct pressure

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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HW55 ACY is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Green with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HW55 ACY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW55 ACY registered?

HW55 ACY is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is HW55 ACY safe to buy?

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