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VN55 EKT

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,986 mi
Last recorded90,986 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 EKT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 90,986 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 90,975 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 89,364 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 85,834 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 78,342 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 75,625 miles

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

Offside Front lower arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2020 75,471 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 75,153 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 74,915 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,283 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,861 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,470 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 67,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 63,524 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 63,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,822 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 47,502 miles

Front brake discs corroded on the inner edges.

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,119 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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VN55 EKT is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Silver 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 VN55 EKT, 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 VN55 EKT registered?

VN55 EKT is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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