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BJ54 KCN

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

36,371 mi
Last recorded36,371 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 KCN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 36,371 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 36,337 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 35,341 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 34,698 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 33,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 33,686 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 31,741 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 31,731 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 27,295 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 25,772 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges of tread

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread,also starting to perish

offside outer sill at front has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2016 23,736 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges of tread

Fail 3 Oct 2016 23,763 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges of tread

engine management light on

nearside front tyre low on pressure

Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,569 miles

engine mangment light on

Pass 9 Oct 2014 19,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Sep 2013 18,215 miles

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

rear tyres wearing slightly on edges of tread

Fail 30 Sep 2013 18,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear tyres wearing slightly on edges of tread

Fail 8 Oct 2012 16,337 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer edge of tread,poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,337 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer edge of tread,poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2011 13,998 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner face

Fail 6 Oct 2011 13,930 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 27 Sep 2010 10,520 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 10,520 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 8,251 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracked on outer edge of tread

o/s/f tyre perrished and starting to crack on outer edge of tread

Pass 8 Oct 2008 5,675 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 3,270 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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BJ54 KCN is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BJ54 KCN, 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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BJ54 KCN is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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