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JO05 OCT

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

18,429 mi
Last recorded18,429 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO05 OCT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 18,429 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 18,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 18,110 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 17,943 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 17,571 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 16,896 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 16,885 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 16,216 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 16,145 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring full check

under body slight corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2019 16,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 15,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper body slight corrosion

all brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring components

under body slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2017 15,215 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

under body and brake pipes covered in wax oil restricting full view of some items

Pass 18 Oct 2016 14,789 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

excessive corrosion under n/s rear wheel arch and small hole just outside proscribed area

Pass 21 Oct 2015 14,356 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 13,481 miles

all front and rear suspension slight corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 12,585 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 11,864 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 10,531 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 9,105 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 8,037 miles

nsf top suspension bush slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2008 6,292 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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JO05 OCT 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 90.5%.

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 JO05 OCT, 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 JO05 OCT registered?

JO05 OCT is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is JO05 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO05 OCT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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