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SP54 DNN

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Green Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,525 mi
Last recorded63,525 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 DNN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 63,525 miles

engine cover

Pass 9 Nov 2024 60,616 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 56,942 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 52,192 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 48,363 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 44,935 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 44,920 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills by wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle and all suspension components

Pass 2 Sep 2017 44,568 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,101 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,499 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Sep 2015 43,499 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Aug 2014 37,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,834 miles

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

n/s & o/s/r tyres cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2013 32,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s & o/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,946 miles

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

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)

tail pipe missing on oneside only

Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,525 miles

both rear tyres cracked

front discs inner faces pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2010 17,133 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 15,961 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre cracking in shoulder areas

offside rear tyre cracking in shoulder and tread areas

Pass 3 Feb 2009 13,154 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,863 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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SP54 DNN is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Green with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP54 DNN, 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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SP54 DNN is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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