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AK54 DNJ

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,052 mi
Last recorded77,052 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 DNJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 77,052 miles

Nearside Front auxiliary driving/fog light not working.

Fail 9 Jul 2025 77,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front auxiliary driving/fog light not working.

Pass 7 Jun 2024 71,940 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 71,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2023 70,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,234 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 70,157 miles

ALL tyres splitting round side wall and tread very perished

Pass 13 Jul 2020 70,093 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres side walls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,893 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 67,128 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 66,611 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,479 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,979 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,450 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 65,450 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 60,663 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,681 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 54,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,137 miles

nearside front roadwheel slightly distorted

Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,507 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 45,507 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 34,014 miles

stong advise,corrosion to both inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 19 Jul 2007 25,807 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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AK54 DNJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AK54 DNJ, 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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AK54 DNJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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