2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Daihatsu Copen MOT pass rate and common faults

114 MOT tests in 2024. 69.3% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time69.3%
Failed or needed repairs30.7%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 114 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.8%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.5%
  4. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.5%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  6. Service brake imbalance: across an axle by more than 50%2.6%
    7 marked dangerous
  7. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.6%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension14.9%
  2. Lights & electrics14.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks12.3%
  4. Brakes9.6%
  5. Body & chassis7.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  7. Tyres3.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  4. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded7.0%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Daihatsu Copen?

In 2024, 69.3% of 2005 Daihatsu Copen cars passed their MOT first time, across 114 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Daihatsu Copen?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Daihatsu Copen reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).