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MH05 KVB

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Grey Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

48,296 mi
Last recorded48,296 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 KVB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2023 48,296 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shocker mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 47,060 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 47,032 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lights (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,665 miles

front bumper mounting corroded but not structural

Fail 5 Aug 2021 45,665 miles

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

front bumper mounting corroded but not structural

Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,334 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 44,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 43,680 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,126 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 42,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,948 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,268 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 41,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,977 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 39,966 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 38,312 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 38,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 36,878 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 36,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 May 2013 35,856 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 30,985 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 22,300 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

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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MH05 KVB is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Grey with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MH05 KVB, 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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MH05 KVB is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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