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KL05 DVA

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,929 mi
Last recorded102,929 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 DVA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 102,929 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 102,837 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 102,837 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 100,640 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,835 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 94,835 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 83,232 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,795 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,551 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 82,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 80,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 80,481 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2014 75,494 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 71,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,394 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,978 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 52,317 miles

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

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

offside front tyre devoid of tread on shoulders, and 2mm tread depth

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,061 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 42,060 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,823 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/side rear tyre becoming perished and about 2mm left approx

o/side rear tail exhaust end pipe missing

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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KL05 DVA 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 71.4%.

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 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 KL05 DVA, 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 KL05 DVA registered?

KL05 DVA is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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