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VU05 WKB

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,465 mi
Last recorded68,465 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 WKB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 68,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

underside corroded in places

Pass 11 Feb 2025 66,594 miles

underside corroded and weak in places

Pass 12 Feb 2024 63,592 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 59,331 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 55,011 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 53,383 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 53,121 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 53,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 51,784 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged at hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 51,612 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged at hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,724 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 48,506 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 44,998 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,358 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 36,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 May 2011 34,095 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

both front tyres have 2-3mm of tread remaining

front brake discs heavily corroded on inside face

nail in offside front tyre

very slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 May 2011 34,095 miles

both front tyres have 2-3mm of tread remaining

front brake discs heavily corroded on inside face

nail in offside front tyre

very slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,553 miles

front brake discs correded

Fail 1 Jun 2010 28,553 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

front brake discs correded

Pass 23 May 2009 23,125 miles

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

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

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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VU05 WKB is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VU05 WKB, 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 VU05 WKB registered?

VU05 WKB is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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