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J1 YEL

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

58,025 mi
Last recorded58,025 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 YEL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 58,025 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,993 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 57,892 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 57,825 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 57,721 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 57,588 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,237 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,062 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 56,484 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,107 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,662 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,213 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,899 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,337 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,337 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 54,333 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,402 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,376 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,029 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 35,788 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 25,027 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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J1 YEL is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J1 YEL, 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 J1 YEL registered?

J1 YEL is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is J1 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 YEL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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