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VE04 URF

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

78,373 mi
Last recorded78,373 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 URF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 78,373 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 78,186 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 77,961 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 77,930 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,240 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,573 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 71,759 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 71,755 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 67,754 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,766 miles

os headlamp aim set to lower limit

Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,439 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 57,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 49,391 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 49,391 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2011 39,679 miles

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge & perished

Fail 10 Sep 2011 39,674 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge & perished

Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,072 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 19,963 miles

Nearside exhaust tail pipe missing.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 19,931 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside exhaust tail pipe missing.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 12,314 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 26 Nov 2007 10,253 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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VE04 URF is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver 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 VE04 URF, 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 VE04 URF registered?

VE04 URF is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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