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BG04 VJC

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Green Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,358 mi
Last recorded47,358 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VJC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 47,358 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 47,351 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 47,204 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 47,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 47,078 miles

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

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 45,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 45,419 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 44,924 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 44,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2019 44,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,463 miles

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

underneath of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 44,452 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 43,714 miles

underneath of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2016 42,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,003 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 39,677 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,788 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,384 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,515 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 33,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,940 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,565 miles

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

offside front tyre worn down to 2mm

Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,511 miles

nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm

Pass 6 Jul 2007 15,840 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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BG04 VJC is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Green with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG04 VJC, 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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BG04 VJC is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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