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LG54 UYC

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Purple Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,272 mi
Last recorded53,272 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 UYC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 53,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front airbag bolt insecure

Fail 5 May 2026 53,272 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front airbag bolt insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2024 52,782 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 51,163 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 45,448 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 36,247 miles

Coolant leak turbo coolant pipe to engine block ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

suspension lowered

Fail 9 Oct 2021 36,247 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak turbo coolant pipe to engine block ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

suspension lowered

Pass 9 Oct 2020 28,884 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 24,996 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 24,922 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 24,814 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 24,671 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 24,472 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 24,341 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 24,137 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,911 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,597 miles

front wiper blades are slightly smearing

nearside front tyre is perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is perished/cracked

small scratch to windcreen drivers view

Fail 7 Dec 2011 23,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front wiper blades are slightly smearing

nearside front tyre is perished/cracked

offside front tyre is perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is perished/cracked

small scratch to windcreen drivers view

Pass 6 Jan 2011 23,408 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,722 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,560 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,857 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,386 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 16,386 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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LG54 UYC is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Purple with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LG54 UYC, 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 LG54 UYC registered?

LG54 UYC is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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