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AE54 LLZ

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,146 mi
Last recorded38,146 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 LLZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 38,146 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 36,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 34,430 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 33,107 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 33,051 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 31,476 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal on outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 31,467 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer sill within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 30,226 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 30,217 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on inner rear wheel arch to sill within 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 28,997 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around filler plug area on the gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s on inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 27,418 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 27,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 25,681 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 25,681 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 21,350 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 16,318 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 12,788 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 29 Nov 2013 9,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 9,571 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 8,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Dec 2011 5,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 5,204 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 4,558 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 3,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 3,022 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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AE54 LLZ is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 42,400 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 AE54 LLZ, 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 22 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE54 LLZ is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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