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RJ04 BTE

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,898 mi
Last recorded96,898 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 BTE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 96,898 miles

O/S/R tyre badly age cracked, low on tread and perished. Would advise replacement. (165/50/15 72V)

Some corrosion to both n/s and o/s/r inner and outer sills

Some corrosion to both n/s and o/s/r inner wheel arch to outer sill at front ends.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,304 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both arches (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

all suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2016 88,304 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both arches (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

all suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2015 79,635 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 78,572 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 72,422 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside outer sill corroded but not holed at present

Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,422 miles

offside outer sill corroded but not holed at present

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,543 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 65,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,964 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 59,964 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,485 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,977 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,466 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 39,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 31,386 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,131 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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RJ04 BTE is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RJ04 BTE, 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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RJ04 BTE is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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