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BP53 RMY

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,322 mi
Last recorded188,322 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 RMY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 188,322 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer and system corroded . (6.1.2 (a))

Front size tyres different to the rear .

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner and outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 184,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Different size tyres fitted front & rear . Smaller size tyres fitted on rear

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 177,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust system corroded

General underside corrosion

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 27 Jun 2022 175,678 miles

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

General underside corrosion

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

Vehicle has multiple repairs (Welded plates)

Fail 27 Jun 2022 175,678 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

General underside corrosion

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

Vehicle has multiple repairs (Welded plates)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 164,427 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 147,163 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 147,163 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 130,835 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 130,835 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 114,416 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 114,117 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 98,635 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 12 Jan 2011 98,635 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 13 Jan 2010 82,970 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 67,864 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 50,758 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 50,758 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 32,361 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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BP53 RMY is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BP53 RMY, 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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BP53 RMY is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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