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MF05 MLO

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,810 mi
Last recorded60,810 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 MLO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 60,810 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 60,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underneath inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 60,691 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 60,223 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,013 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,553 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 56,417 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,481 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,421 miles

Front Outer sills both sides corroded not in prescribed areas

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 55,421 miles

Front Outer sills both sides corroded not in prescribed areas

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 55,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 49,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Apr 2013 49,983 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,278 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 32,838 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,838 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2009 27,465 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 27,459 miles

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

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Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,925 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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MF05 MLO is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF05 MLO, 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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MF05 MLO is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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