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WF55 FHS

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,098 mi
Last recorded57,098 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 FHS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 57,098 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills close to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount/bush *requires attention* (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 57,090 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel/inner and outer sills (holed and weak) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills close to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount/bush *requires attention* (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 54,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 54,294 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn mounting bearing has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 54,294 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 53,475 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 52,113 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 47,818 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 47,810 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,161 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,996 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 43,785 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 43,449 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,499 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,186 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,975 miles

front brake discs heavily rusting on inner faces

rear tyres deteriorating in the treads

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,658 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,221 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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WF55 FHS is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WF55 FHS, 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 WF55 FHS registered?

WF55 FHS is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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