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LK05 CAU

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,015 mi
Last recorded64,015 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 CAU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2024 64,015 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 59,085 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 51,730 miles

All under body covered with filler and under seal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear covered with under seal and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 51,730 miles

Emissions not tested Center (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 1 point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Center wheel arch 1 point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis 1 point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sills 2points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Center sills 2 points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis 1 point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All under body covered with filler and under seal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear covered with under seal and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 51,119 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 50,925 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fresh paint noticed under neath

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2018 50,027 miles

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

Nearside outer sill slight corrision

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

Offside outer sill slight corrision

slight corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 10 May 2017 44,300 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front headlamp poor picture

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes under side of car rusty

extensive welding been carried out underside of car

under side of car corroded

Fail 6 May 2017 44,293 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported Under dash (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Hub covers fitted

Offside Headlamp on lowest set limits

Underside of Vehicle in general heavily corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,490 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

gear selection sticky

Fail 27 Apr 2016 38,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

gear selection sticky

Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,107 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,327 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,645 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,687 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 15,678 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 15,678 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 9 Jan 2010 12,731 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 11,232 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Surface rust on subframe

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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LK05 CAU is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LK05 CAU, 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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LK05 CAU is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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