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ND54 PDX

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

31,825 mi
Last recorded31,825 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 PDX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 31,825 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 26,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 26,479 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 26,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear rear valance been fibreglassed in passed and covered in underseal

all under body chassis and suspension been heavily undersealed where welding repairs been carried out

Fail 9 Aug 2022 26,427 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear rear valance been fibreglassed in passed and covered in underseal

all under body chassis and suspension been heavily undersealed where welding repairs been carried out

Fail 29 Jul 2022 26,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area corroded badly and split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed, next to rear axle fixings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (front area) badly corroded and split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed, next to rear axle fixings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and splitting, not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill badly corroded and split, not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre splitting badly along the outer and inner edges, no cord shown (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general condition underside in poor condition

rear back panel has been fibre glassed and undersealed

Pass 18 Feb 2021 26,189 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from center of screen ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front jacking points showing signs of corrosion, next to front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside middle outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear to middle outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody condition poor, Rusting

Pass 7 Feb 2020 25,433 miles

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

General condition of underside body starting to corrode in various places, has been undersealed also

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from screen ()

Offside and Nearside front inner wheel arches have had a plate welded, and covered in underseal, unable to see full repair

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside rear inner sills starting to show signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 23,784 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 23,206 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Nov 2016 22,380 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread on inner shoulder

Fail 16 Nov 2016 22,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Nov 2015 21,420 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly between tread and sidewall

Fail 17 Nov 2015 21,417 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly between tread and sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2014 20,563 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 20,563 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 19,746 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 18,721 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 17,708 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 16,135 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 14,046 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 11,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 9,741 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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ND54 PDX 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 73.9%.

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 ND54 PDX, 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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ND54 PDX is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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