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DK54 XYJ

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,834 mi
Last recorded49,834 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 XYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 49,834 miles

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread and walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread and walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 47,342 miles

handbrake long

Fail 22 Aug 2024 47,342 miles

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

handbrake long

Pass 29 Aug 2023 44,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 43,853 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 41,284 miles

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

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

both seatbelts need help retracting

corrosion to underside

Fail 7 Apr 2021 41,284 miles

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

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

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

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

both seatbelts need help retracting

corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,255 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 40,621 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 37,047 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,951 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,966 miles

both seat belt retactions are slightly slow

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,533 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 20,533 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,421 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 17,421 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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DK54 XYJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK54 XYJ, 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 DK54 XYJ registered?

DK54 XYJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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