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VK05 KKF

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,921 mi
Last recorded134,921 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 KKF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2022 134,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section around box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section around mount (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis area near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor around mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor around mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 125,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 125,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box is missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 119,316 miles

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

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

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

o/s exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 30 Jul 2020 119,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

o/s exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 26 Jul 2019 111,845 miles

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

o/s exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 23 Jul 2019 111,845 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 6 Aug 2018 101,285 miles

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

Underside of vehicle is becoming corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 101,285 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Underside of vehicle is becoming corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 90,515 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both side rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt slow to retract

Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,447 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,417 miles

Offside rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,667 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,916 miles

brake fluid level low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,988 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,243 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,795 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 16,795 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 13,184 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,069 miles

both front inner brake discs slightly corroding on inner edges

very slight fluctuation on front brakes

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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VK05 KKF is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK05 KKF, 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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VK05 KKF is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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