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AK54 DNU

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,956 mi
Last recorded113,956 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 DNU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 113,956 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 113,954 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 113,348 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 112,758 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion not regarded as structual (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 112,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 111,972 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 110,248 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 106,891 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 101,094 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 101,094 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 94,294 miles

engine light illuminated

o/s/r metal brake pipe poor condition

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in many places

Fail 23 Feb 2015 94,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light illuminated

o/s/r metal brake pipe poor condition

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in many places

Pass 5 Sep 2013 85,839 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 73,010 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 69,345 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 69,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

coolant leak from back of engine

Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,162 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 59,847 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 59,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,036 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,890 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 DNU is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK54 DNU, 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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What year was AK54 DNU registered?

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

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