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PN04 VUV

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,494 mi
Last recorded86,494 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 VUV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 86,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 86,494 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment strut top (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 86,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light smashed (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment strut top (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 79,297 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 74,383 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,002 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s floor to sill areas

Fail 13 Sep 2013 62,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s floor to sill areas

Fail 30 Jul 2012 59,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,635 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,876 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,506 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,767 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 50,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,739 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 48,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2008 45,078 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 45,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,054 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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PN04 VUV 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 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PN04 VUV, 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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PN04 VUV is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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