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PN55 MLZ

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,036 mi
Last recorded46,036 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 MLZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 46,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front seat belts need help going back in

Pass 15 Apr 2025 44,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt needs a little help fully retracting

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 44,050 miles

Offside Front seat belt needs help going back in

Pass 13 Apr 2023 43,268 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 42,675 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 41,639 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 41,584 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 39,554 miles

o/s exhaust tail pipe end missing

Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,278 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,240 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 36,402 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,444 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,156 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 24,081 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Pass 10 Aug 2011 20,268 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 20,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 16,927 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 13,687 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 9,653 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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PN55 MLZ is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PN55 MLZ, 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 PN55 MLZ registered?

PN55 MLZ is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is PN55 MLZ safe to buy?

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