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OU05 LYA

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,712 mi
Last recorded97,712 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 LYA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 97,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 97,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 96,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 96,362 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 95,957 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os outer sill slighty (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 95,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,289 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive an mid outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 94,289 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive an mid outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,821 miles

noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,985 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2013 82,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,520 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,369 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges, recommend wheel alignment checked.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,789 miles

Windscreen has alot of small stone chips in

Fail 29 Mar 2010 55,789 miles

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

Windscreen has alot of small stone chips in

Pass 13 Jun 2009 47,026 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 47,026 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,939 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 34,939 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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OU05 LYA is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OU05 LYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 LYA registered?

OU05 LYA is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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