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KP05 KTU

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,702 mi
Last recorded34,702 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 KTU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 34,702 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 34,686 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 34,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated down to 10psi (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

nearside seat belt slow retracting

offside seat belt slow retracting

Pass 2 Jul 2021 34,456 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front suspension top mount

Pass 20 Jun 2020 33,996 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 29,148 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,835 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 27,995 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 27,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 27,161 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 27,161 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 20 Jun 2015 26,190 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 26,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,044 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,269 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,049 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 23,042 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,257 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,642 miles

Front brake imbalance higher than average @ 18%.

O/S/R exhaust tailpipe shorter than N/S/R.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,976 miles

N/S/R tyre has small cracks at outer edge of tread - no cords showing.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,422 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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KP05 KTU 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 81%.

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 KP05 KTU, 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 KP05 KTU registered?

KP05 KTU is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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