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KE05 EVK

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,563 mi
Last recorded67,563 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 EVK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 67,563 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 66,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,368 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 63,915 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 60,995 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 58,670 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 58,670 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 56,994 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,609 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 51,917 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 50,893 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 50,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 43,020 miles

o/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 29 May 2015 34,963 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 26,074 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,794 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 25,133 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 25,133 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,653 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,447 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,535 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 132,897 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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KE05 EVK is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KE05 EVK, 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 KE05 EVK registered?

KE05 EVK is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KE05 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE05 EVK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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