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SY05 BTE

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,443 mi
Last recorded53,443 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 BTE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 53,443 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undercarriage coated in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,886 miles

body & components covered in underseal

Pass 9 Aug 2023 51,792 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 27 Jun 2022 50,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 48,428 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 46,566 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 46,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 44,847 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,539 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 44,431 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,957 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,834 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 26,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,019 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,273 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,792 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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SY05 BTE is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SY05 BTE, 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 SY05 BTE registered?

SY05 BTE is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is SY05 BTE safe to buy?

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