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WJ54 EKA

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,091 mi
Last recorded51,091 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 EKA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 51,091 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 50,465 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 48,269 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 33,403 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 23,152 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 23,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 19,914 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside and offside seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 21 Aug 2020 19,900 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 19,854 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 19,596 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 19,556 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,381 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,126 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,090 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,992 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,843 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,462 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 17,462 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 1 Sep 2007 13,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WJ54 EKA is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ54 EKA, 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 WJ54 EKA registered?

WJ54 EKA is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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