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SG04 ELX

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,188 mi
Last recorded79,188 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 ELX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,188 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 79,188 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,659 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,621 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 70,621 miles

Front Lower Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,322 miles

o/s sill starting to rust through

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,314 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 59,856 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,006 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,446 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 48,429 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,934 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,329 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 33,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,875 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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SG04 ELX is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SG04 ELX, 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 SG04 ELX registered?

SG04 ELX is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is SG04 ELX safe to buy?

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