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LO54 DRZ

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Green Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,139 mi
Last recorded73,139 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO54 DRZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 73,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill/Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 25 Jun 2025 72,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills and arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 72,699 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 72,585 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 71,827 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

body corrosion developing.

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 71,722 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 67,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,562 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,699 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,938 miles

Exhaust offside tail pipe missing

Front and Rear registration plates (Registered for another country)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 38,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust offside tail 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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LO54 DRZ is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Green with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LO54 DRZ, 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 LO54 DRZ registered?

LO54 DRZ is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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