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SJ54 PVA

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,214 mi
Last recorded38,214 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 PVA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,214 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 36,033 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 35,855 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,139 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,528 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2013 33,559 miles

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

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

all tyre appear to be to large for wheel rims

Pass 3 Aug 2012 32,443 miles

engine noisey/ rattles

rear service and hand brake application slightly uneven

tyres appear to big for wheel rims

Fail 3 Aug 2012 32,443 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

engine noisey/ rattles

rear service and hand brake application slightly uneven

tyres appear to big for wheel rims

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,805 miles

engine management light on and engine does not rev up very well

front brake disks slightly corroded

handbrake high

some corrosion on offisde front to rear and rear brake pipes

tyres appear to be to wide for wheel rims (balloned)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 31,805 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on and engine does not rev up very well

front brake disks slightly corroded

handbrake high

some corrosion on offisde front to rear and rear brake pipes

tyres appear to be to wide for wheel rims (balloned)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 30,727 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 30,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,454 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,581 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 22,581 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,306 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 PVA is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVA, 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 PVA is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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