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OC04 PEN

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,531 mi
Last recorded23,531 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOC04 PEN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 23,531 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 23,529 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 23,515 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 23,512 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 23,424 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 22,455 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 22,244 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 22,244 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 21,560 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 21,044 miles

Seat belts slow to retract

Pass 1 Feb 2017 20,299 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 20,299 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 20,139 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 18,882 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 17,472 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 17,096 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2010 16,530 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,588 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 12,895 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 8,912 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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OC04 PEN is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OC04 PEN, 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 OC04 PEN registered?

OC04 PEN is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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