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VO05 YKH

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,398 mi
Last recorded105,398 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 YKH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 105,398 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale missing offside tell -tale not illuminating however audible tell-tale operates (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Surface rust on sills and underbody

Pass 29 Apr 2024 103,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 103,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 97,241 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union with flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust on under body and sill panels

Pass 1 Mar 2022 96,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer to inner sill panel behind wheel arch liner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 95,862 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of trailing arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossbeam corroded also within 30 cm of upper suspension mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer to inner sill panel behind wheel arch liner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 93,674 miles

Front lower arches have slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 93,674 miles

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

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

Front lower arches have slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 92,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded, multiple blows (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

rear valance corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2020 92,612 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded, multiple blows (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 90,102 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 90,099 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUPPORT SILL / INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 86,600 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 86,600 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded support sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,840 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,074 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 78,074 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,096 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,286 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 69,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,653 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 64,645 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,942 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 36,782 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,628 miles

front inner pads low

surface rust to brake disc inner

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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VO05 YKH is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VO05 YKH, 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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VO05 YKH is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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