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SJ54 PUE

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,033 mi
Last recorded63,033 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 PUE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 63,033 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 63,033 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Double skim section, Corroded, with in 20cm suspension axle, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex to master front, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex to master front, (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 44,285 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 44,279 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in the inner sill area, not within 30cm of a suspension mounting, ok at time of test (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules and unions corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front rigid brake pipe ends corroded going into flexi hoses

n/s front floor slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 35,470 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 35,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,112 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 33,112 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 30,718 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 27,792 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 27,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 25,842 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 25,837 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 24,844 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 23,356 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 19,898 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 17,383 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 13,850 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 13,846 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 11,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 6,834 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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SJ54 PUE is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ54 PUE, 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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SJ54 PUE is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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