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V12 VKY

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Green Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,995 mi
Last recorded31,995 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 VKY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 31,995 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill area corroded

Offside Inner sill area corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2025 31,934 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 31,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill area corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 25,850 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 25,850 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 25,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2021 25,689 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/50R15 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 22,637 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 20 Jul 2016 22,033 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/R tyre is perishing.

Fail 20 Jul 2016 22,033 miles

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

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/R tyre is perishing.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,337 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 18,763 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

centre exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2014 18,763 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

centre exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2013 17,205 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,785 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,506 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 11,295 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 8,256 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 5,442 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 4,219 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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V12 VKY is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Green with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V12 VKY, 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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V12 VKY is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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