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Daihatsu Copen

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 659 cc

LB04 UGUMOT history

LB04 UGU is a black petrol Daihatsu Copen first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2026
Mileage
81,169 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 UGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Daihatsu
Model
Copen
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
659 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 UGU was last recorded at 81,169 miles on 7 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,169 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,169 miles
  • 2024 – 76,627 miles
  • 2023 – 70,721 miles
  • 2022 – 70,526 miles
  • 2021 – 69,917 miles
  • 2020 – 69,534 miles
  • 2019 – 69,067 miles
  • 2018 – 68,550 miles
  • 2017 – 67,874 miles
  • 2016 – 67,036 miles
  • 2015 – 64,813 miles
  • 2013 – 60,441 miles
  • 2012 – 56,431 miles
  • 2011 – 52,016 miles
  • 2010 – 43,409 miles
  • 2009 – 30,488 miles
  • 2008 – 19,590 miles
  • 2007 – 10,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,169 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wheel arch corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,169 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,169 miles
    Test number
    494283508120
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail81,169 miles (+4,542)1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,169 miles
    Test number
    819627014460
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass76,627 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    76,627 miles
    Test number
    865010325590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail76,620 miles (+5,899)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,620 miles
    Test number
    134952085809
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass70,721 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,721 miles
    Test number
    921812058448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,526 miles (+609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,526 miles
    Test number
    463108946614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass69,917 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,917 miles
    Test number
    328980642086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,907 miles (+373)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,907 miles
    Test number
    310626653895
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass69,534 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,534 miles
    Test number
    287177669854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,067 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,067 miles
    Test number
    223724259677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,064 miles (+514)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,064 miles
    Test number
    295373503074
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass68,550 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    357237009909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,536 miles (+662)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,536 miles
    Test number
    401621426675
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass67,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    732285515194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,874 miles (+838)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    556164999671
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch as marked (6.1.B.2)
  16. Pass67,036 miles (+2,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,036 miles
    Test number
    775160351881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal linit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass64,813 miles (+4,372)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,813 miles
    Test number
    117130175064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres and n/s/f tyre slightly perished
  18. Pass60,441 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,441 miles
    Test number
    106710553309
    • NoteNSR tyre slightly perished
  19. Fail60,441 miles (+4,010)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,441 miles
    Test number
    387770553380
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNSR tyre slightly perished
  20. Pass56,431 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,431 miles
    Test number
    918469242308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,016 miles
    Test number
    265756331383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,016 miles (+8,607)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,016 miles
    Test number
    475946031322
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  23. Pass43,409 miles (+12,921)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,409 miles
    Test number
    303634410314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront brake disks corroded
  24. Pass30,488 miles (+10,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,488 miles
    Test number
    974520919392
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass19,590 miles (+9,092)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,590 miles
    Test number
    584298608329
    • NoteOff side front tyre perrished ( advise replacement ) 165 50 15 V
    • NoteOff side rear tyre punctured ( not repairable )
  26. Pass10,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    10,498 miles
    Test number
    474986907404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 UGU

Does LB04 UGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 UGU expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 UGU?
The MOT on LB04 UGU expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 UGU done?
LB04 UGU was recorded at 81,169 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 4,036 miles a year.
Has LB04 UGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 UGU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 UGU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 UGU find?
LB04 UGU passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside side repeater insecure, and 6 more.

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