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DL04 LJJ

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,796 mi
Last recorded73,796 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 LJJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 73,796 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 73,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 72,795 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 4 metal brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both O/S & N/S rear chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,916 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S rear brake pipes X4 slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S chassis slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,810 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 68,805 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill within 30cm of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill within 30cm of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 59,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,672 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,580 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,249 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,619 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 43,619 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,857 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 33,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,354 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 24,878 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 22,667 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,815 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,345 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 13 Aug 2008 12,345 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 10,330 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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DL04 LJJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DL04 LJJ, 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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DL04 LJJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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