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GU04 YHY

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,897 mi
Last recorded61,897 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 YHY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 61,897 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 61,731 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 61,510 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 61,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 61,204 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 60,393 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front indicator lens broken

Oil leak engine area

Fail 13 Apr 2017 59,020 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front indicator lens broken

Oil leak engine area

Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,811 miles

Front bumper insecure

o/s/r indicator lens damaged , out put not affected

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,507 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 37,197 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,814 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,920 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,000 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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GU04 YHY is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 GU04 YHY, 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 GU04 YHY registered?

GU04 YHY is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is GU04 YHY safe to buy?

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