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SG54 CYJ

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

39,574 mi
Last recorded39,574 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 CYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 39,574 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 38,809 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 37,325 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 37,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 33,024 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 33,013 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear spring seats corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 32,333 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 32,091 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,057 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,369 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 27,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,072 miles

front brake application just passes, suggest having the brakes serviced

nearside rear tyre starting to split on tread, suggest having this replaced

Fail 13 Jul 2015 26,045 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application just passes, suggest having the brakes serviced

nearside rear tyre starting to split on tread, suggest having this replaced

Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,375 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 24,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,628 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,377 miles

front brake balance high

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,723 miles

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

front discs pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 17,416 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,975 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,256 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 14,256 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 12,995 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 12,995 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SG54 CYJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SG54 CYJ, 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 SG54 CYJ registered?

SG54 CYJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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