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J30 DAT

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

55,155 mi
Last recorded55,155 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 DAT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 55,155 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear x2 osr / nsr brake back plate corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 53,838 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 52,451 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 52,447 miles

Emissions unable to be completed co2 too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 51,165 miles

All underbody covered in underseal

Front Inner wheel arch's corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 51,153 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Inner sill has become detached from outer (Chalked) (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner wheel arch's corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive **CLOSE TO EXCESS** (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened **FULL AXLE AND UPPER MOUNTING AREA'S CLOSE TO EXCESS** (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Close to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive **CLOSE TO EXCESS** (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened **FULL AXLE AND UPPER MOUNTING AREA'S CLOSE TO EXCESS** (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,963 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 49,958 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 48,820 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S & N/S inner sills corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch and inner chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 48,762 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S & N/S inner sills corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch and inner chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 47,523 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (DOT=2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 47,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (DOT=2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 47,271 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 47,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 46,684 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 45,965 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,605 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 43,674 miles

Both rear inner brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2014 43,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 40,752 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,607 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 31,046 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2010 25,377 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 25,253 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,717 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 19,717 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 13,772 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 6,857 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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J30 DAT is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J30 DAT, 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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J30 DAT is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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