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WK05 YLA

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,889 mi
Last recorded136,889 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 YLA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 136,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

boot well corroded rotten

power steering bottle cap missing

Fail 17 Jun 2026 136,889 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

boot well corroded rotten

power steering bottle cap missing

Pass 18 Jun 2025 135,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

boot well rotten

power steering bottle cap missing

Fail 16 Jun 2025 135,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Body component insecure plastic wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor at shocka mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

boot well rotten

power steering bottle cap missing

Pass 3 Jun 2024 134,854 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s front lower ball joint boot perished

n/s head lamp glass discoloured

power steering filer cap missing

Fail 30 May 2024 134,853 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing at spring mount and upper shocka mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s front lower ball joint boot perished

n/s head lamp glass discoloured

power steering filer cap missing

Pass 16 May 2023 129,551 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 129,551 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade poor (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 126,812 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 126,811 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides sills + both sides rear inner arches/sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides mains (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides sills + inner arches/sill ends (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides sills + inner arches/sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 124,617 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 118,897 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 106,373 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,530 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,302 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,369 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 83,369 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)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,447 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,098 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,100 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,398 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,733 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,406 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,199 miles

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

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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WK05 YLA is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK05 YLA, 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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WK05 YLA is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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