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GN54 YHG

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,886 mi
Last recorded91,886 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 YHG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 91,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 91,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 90,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 85,969 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,153 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 75,118 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 75,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,374 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 69,826 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 69,826 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,475 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,126 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,954 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,445 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,568 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,863 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2012 38,820 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,568 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 34,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,660 miles

front disc pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,834 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,437 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,921 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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GN54 YHG is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GN54 YHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN54 YHG registered?

GN54 YHG is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is GN54 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN54 YHG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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