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VN05 KGO

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Green Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,186 mi
Last recorded67,186 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 KGO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 67,186 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges near to fail limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 67,186 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges near to fail limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 65,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Outer sill corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2021 61,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 58,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 49,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 46,959 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 42,481 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,426 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 35,747 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,678 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 29,039 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,181 miles

n/s front brake disc distorted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,114 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,518 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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VN05 KGO is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Green with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VN05 KGO, 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 VN05 KGO registered?

VN05 KGO is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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