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OY04 EKL

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,812 mi
Last recorded78,812 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 EKL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 78,812 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 75,279 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 73,414 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 72,938 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 72,934 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 72,489 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 72,488 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,669 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2019 69,125 miles

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2019 69,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,004 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 66,986 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,268 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 63,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 61,107 miles

brake fluid below max

Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,353 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,828 miles

spilt pin missing in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,102 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,158 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,660 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,381 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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OY04 EKL is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OY04 EKL, 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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OY04 EKL is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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