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YH54 NPJ

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,962 mi
Last recorded57,962 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 NPJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 57,962 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside and offside sills badly corroded and rotten. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Coil spring rubbing through the inner sidewall. Dangerous. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner/outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 55,620 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 55,617 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 53,522 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 48,970 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,213 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,854 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 47,852 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,058 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,767 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,394 miles

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,117 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,245 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,298 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,293 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,768 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,525 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,677 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,248 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,124 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 29,123 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YH54 NPJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Blue 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 YH54 NPJ, 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 YH54 NPJ registered?

YH54 NPJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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