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VU54 LWH

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,618 mi
Last recorded61,618 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 LWH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,618 miles

All under body corroded.

Coil spring corroded All 4 coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded around mud flap.

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear chassis leg corroded will require attention soon. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 61,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe across suspension arm to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch rotten also within prescribed area of suspension (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe across suspension arm to drum (1.1.11 (c))

All under body corroded.

Coil spring corroded All 4 coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded around mud flap.

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear chassis leg corroded will require attention soon. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,638 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under-body corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 59,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicating a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.757 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 8.81% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 462ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under-body corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 58,907 miles

Rear of car corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 4 Oct 2018 58,906 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer chassis leg and front of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear of car corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,734 miles

ALL brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,958 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,572 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Inner of rear arched slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre slightly perished Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,287 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,103 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 41,023 miles

Front brake discs very corroded

Front washer jets poor

Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,385 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,436 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,924 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 26,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,396 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 12,010 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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VU54 LWH is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU54 LWH, 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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VU54 LWH is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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