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SP54 ELV

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,479 mi
Last recorded69,479 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 ELV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,479 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 69,444 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,922 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 61,922 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,672 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 58,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,365 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 52,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,964 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 37,671 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 37,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,533 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 20,117 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 10,309 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,136 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 ELV is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP54 ELV, 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 SP54 ELV registered?

SP54 ELV is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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