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KR05 FYJ

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,149 mi
Last recorded24,149 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 FYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 24,149 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2025 23,746 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 23,642 miles

All tyres heavily cracked/perished, stongly recommend replacement

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

Fail 26 Apr 2023 23,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked/perished, replacement strongly recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked/perished, replacement strongly recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked/perished, replacement strongly recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 23,483 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 23,191 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 22,327 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,033 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2017 21,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,042 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,894 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 19,362 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,355 miles

n/s/r tyre badly cracking outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,674 miles

Slight cracking around both rear tyre outer tread edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,819 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 13,840 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 13,840 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 11,764 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 9,096 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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KR05 FYJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KR05 FYJ, 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 KR05 FYJ registered?

KR05 FYJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is KR05 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 FYJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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