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SB05 XAR

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,978 mi
Last recorded27,978 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 XAR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 27,978 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 27,978 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2018 24,741 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 23,034 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 20,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,650 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 19,650 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,643 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 17,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 11,655 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,019 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 9,019 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 8,939 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 8,939 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,680 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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SB05 XAR is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SB05 XAR, 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 SB05 XAR registered?

SB05 XAR is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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