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DG04 UPB

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,835 mi
Last recorded64,835 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 UPB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 64,835 miles

brake fluid leval low

corrosion around - offside rear inner arch,nearside front inner sill

corrosion around both rear brake pipes

Fail 30 Oct 2025 64,835 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake fluid leval low

corrosion around - offside rear inner arch,nearside front inner sill

corrosion around both rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2024 60,913 miles

corrosion around - rear brake pipes,front flexi brake hose bolts

Fail 16 Oct 2024 60,910 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.66 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.35 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/bracket (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion around - rear brake pipes,front flexi brake hose bolts

Pass 15 Nov 2023 58,628 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced silll (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 55,603 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 55,596 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 55,587 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 52,748 miles

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 49,439 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 47,490 miles

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

Seat belt retraction becoming weak

Suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 44,530 miles

suspension components corroding, nearside front tyre wearing on edges+perishing

Fail 2 Nov 2018 44,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroding, nearside front tyre wearing on edges+perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2017 40,505 miles

brake discs wearing,nearside rear tyre wearing edges+perishing,nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,751 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 33,255 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 33,253 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 31,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 31,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,514 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 17,554 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,036 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,803 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,938 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 11,125 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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DG04 UPB is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DG04 UPB, 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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DG04 UPB is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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