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RL04 VTP

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,726 mi
Last recorded51,726 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 VTP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2025 51,726 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion.

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

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

Seatbelt mechanism slow to retract.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 49,695 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 48,149 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 46,691 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 46,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 45,895 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 45,045 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,961 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,893 miles

Exhaust rusty and poor in places

Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,450 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,907 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,223 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 38,223 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,707 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 36,707 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,954 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 34,954 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,630 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,738 miles

o/s tailpipe trim missing

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Aug 2009 27,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,801 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,162 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 19,133 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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RL04 VTP 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 RL04 VTP, 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 RL04 VTP registered?

RL04 VTP is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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