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LC05 XMO

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,489 mi
Last recorded41,489 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 XMO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 41,489 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 41,487 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 39,945 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 39,942 miles

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 38,929 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 37,835 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 37,835 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 36,409 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 36,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 35,198 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 33,652 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 31,079 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 31,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 28,634 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 28,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 25,551 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 22,676 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 20,985 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 19,159 miles

cracks in offside and nearside rear tyre walls

Fail 30 Sep 2013 19,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

cracks in offside and nearside rear tyre walls

Pass 30 Aug 2012 17,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 15,272 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 12,576 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 12,576 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 9,637 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 6,592 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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LC05 XMO is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LC05 XMO, 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 LC05 XMO registered?

LC05 XMO is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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