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VK54 FCV

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Green Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,967 mi
Last recorded30,967 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 FCV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 30,967 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 30,492 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 30,122 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 29,834 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 29,150 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing and slight cracking

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 4 Apr 2017 25,075 miles

Both rear tyre treads just 2.8 mm

Left hand front brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 22,364 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,761 miles

exhaust deteriorated

slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,801 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 17,797 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 15,477 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 14,305 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 12,232 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 9,920 miles

unable to fully check n/s/f seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2009 8,519 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 6,849 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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VK54 FCV is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Green with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VK54 FCV, 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 VK54 FCV registered?

VK54 FCV is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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