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YK55 SRY

2005 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,948 mi
Last recorded81,948 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Copen40,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 SRY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 81,948 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front components have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 80,781 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

ns and os internal wheel wells holed, from corrosion but not deemed to effect structural integrity

ns and os sills corroding

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2023 78,396 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 78,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 75,050 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2022 75,050 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,026 miles

front and rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2021 70,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam front n/s headlight on dipped beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2020 68,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r brake pipe rusty at the rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

lift in o/s/f strut top

Fail 21 Jul 2020 65,376 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r brake pipe rusty at the rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lift in o/s/f strut top

Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,673 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust has temporary repair

Fail 31 May 2019 57,593 miles

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

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

Exhaust system insecure centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front & centre inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sides rear axle bush carriers corroded

front & centre chassis support frames corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,179 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 47,483 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,667 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 43,497 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2013 42,119 miles

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

general corrosion noticed and adviced

Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,875 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,790 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 33,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 28,539 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,563 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 21,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YK55 SRY is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YK55 SRY, 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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YK55 SRY is a 2005 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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