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SP54 TKJ

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,686 mi
Last recorded58,686 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 TKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 58,686 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 58,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose banjo bolts very corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

age related corrosion under side of vehicle

head light lenze covers deteriated

n/s body and outer sills corroded

n/s/r lamp lenze cracked

o/s outer sill corroded

rear suspension prescribed areas corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,135 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 56,587 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,962 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 52,892 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,063 miles

play in both front top suspenion mountings

Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,198 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 42,342 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 42,342 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,117 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,316 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 21,989 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 19,411 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 17,912 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 13,779 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 TKJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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