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VK04 TGF

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,445 mi
Last recorded33,445 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 TGF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 33,445 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 33,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 33,426 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 31,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 31,250 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 31,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 30,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,414 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 28,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 28,465 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,888 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,485 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,318 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,345 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,785 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 12,159 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 9,422 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 7,560 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 5,684 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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VK04 TGF is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VK04 TGF, 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 VK04 TGF registered?

VK04 TGF is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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