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NH05 FSG

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,274 mi
Last recorded59,274 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 FSG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 59,274 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 58,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 56,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 55,425 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion to suspension components front and rear

Fail 22 Apr 2022 55,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

heavy surface corrosion to suspension components front and rear

Pass 8 May 2021 54,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

suspension components have slight surface corrosion front and rear

Fail 7 May 2021 54,789 miles

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

suspension components have slight surface corrosion front and rear

Pass 27 Jun 2019 52,815 miles

front brake discs corroded

noise in rear brake drun o/s/r

Pass 29 May 2018 51,067 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 46,021 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,354 miles

slight corrosion front suspension components

slight corrosion inner sills

Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,991 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,933 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 37,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,143 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 32,650 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,935 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,025 miles

both front discs badly corroded on inner face

near side front tyre starting to perrish(165/50/15)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 29,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front discs badly corroded on inner face

near side front tyre starting to perrish(165/50/15)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 27,984 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre (2004) and cracking between tread

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 27,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre (2004) and cracking between tread

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 26,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

deterioration to inner face on both front brake discs

deterioration to nearside wiper blade

Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,198 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 21,160 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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NH05 FSG is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NH05 FSG, 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 NH05 FSG registered?

NH05 FSG is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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