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MS05 MCD

2006 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,209 mi
Last recorded63,209 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Copen39,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS05 MCD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 63,209 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 63,189 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 63,162 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 63,161 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to both rear wheelarches

Fail 27 Jun 2019 61,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to both rear wheelarches

Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,847 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,925 miles

all tyres perished & cracking and rear tyre worn uneven

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 16 Jun 2017 54,925 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres perished & cracking and rear tyre worn uneven

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,632 miles

exhaust blowing

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,962 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 41,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 34,939 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,913 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 32,913 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,730 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,267 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 14,506 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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MS05 MCD is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 39,627 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 MS05 MCD, 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 20 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MS05 MCD registered?

MS05 MCD is a 2006 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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