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VC04 PEN

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,498 mi
Last recorded47,498 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC04 PEN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 47,498 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 40,136 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 38,943 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,747 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 37,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,936 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 32,558 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,549 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,680 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,547 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,668 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,749 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 14,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 11,872 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,890 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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VC04 PEN 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 86.7%.

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 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 VC04 PEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VC04 PEN registered?

VC04 PEN is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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