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RX54 ZLE

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,270 mi
Last recorded67,270 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 ZLE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 67,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parkingbrake has little reserve travel left

Pass 8 May 2024 67,119 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 67,119 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 67,090 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 67,085 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 66,840 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 66,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 66,291 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,282 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,221 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 61,356 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,092 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 53,891 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,262 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,095 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded on inner surface not affecting braking

Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,379 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 16,689 miles

o/s/r exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 7 Jan 2008 12,272 miles

Front tyres wearing low

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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RX54 ZLE 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 89.5%.

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 RX54 ZLE, 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 RX54 ZLE registered?

RX54 ZLE is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is RX54 ZLE safe to buy?

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