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YY53 OBD

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,161 mi
Last recorded48,161 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 OBD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 48,161 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 45,609 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 45,349 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 44,968 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 44,189 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 41,308 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 39,536 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 37,333 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 37,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,552 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on shoulder

Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,521 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,203 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 16,368 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 11,189 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 6,056 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 5,879 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 5,487 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 5,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 5,161 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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YY53 OBD is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YY53 OBD, 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 YY53 OBD registered?

YY53 OBD is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YY53 OBD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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