BJ54 KCN

2004 DAIHATSU — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
DAIHATSU
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
659 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
9 April 2027 (299 days away)
Last recorded mileage
3,270 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2004 Daihatsu has 25 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 3,270 miles. The vehicle's age and mileage anomaly, combined with unresolved safety-critical issues, demand extreme caution.

The vehicle shows extremely low mileage averaging 1,631 miles/year, with a significant anomaly of only 196 miles recorded between Oct 2020 and Nov 2021.

Things to check

  • Apr 2026: Major failure for excessively corroded subframe mounting on both front sides.
  • Oct 2020: Advisory for corroded subframe mounting on the offside front, escalating to major failure by Apr 2026.
  • Apr 2026: Major failure for corroded seat belt anchorage on the offside front.
  • Apr 2026: Major failure for deteriorated rear exhaust system.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures

Mileage history

Sep 2007: 3,270 mi PASSOct 2008: 5,675 mi PASSOct 2009: 8,251 mi PASSSep 2010: 10,520 mi FAILSep 2010: 10,520 mi PASSOct 2011: 13,930 mi FAILOct 2011: 13,998 mi PASSOct 2012: 16,337 mi FAILOct 2012: 16,337 mi PASSSep 2013: 18,215 mi FAILSep 2013: 18,215 mi PASSOct 2014: 19,860 mi PASSOct 2015: 21,569 mi PASSOct 2016: 23,763 mi FAILOct 2016: 23,736 mi PASSOct 2017: 25,772 mi PASSOct 2018: 27,295 mi PASSOct 2019: 31,731 mi FAILOct 2019: 31,741 mi PASSOct 2020: 33,686 mi PASSNov 2021: 33,882 mi PASSMar 2023: 34,698 mi PASSApr 2024: 35,341 mi PASSApr 2026: 36,337 mi FAILApr 2026: 36,371 mi PASS36k20k3kSep 2007Apr 2026

MOT test history — 18/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2007 PASS 3,270 mi None recorded
Oct 2008 PASS 5,675 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 PASS 8,251 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
USER ENTERED n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracked on outer edge of tread
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre perrished and starting to crack on outer edge of tread
Sep 2010 FAIL 10,520 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Sep 2010 PASS 10,520 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oct 2011 FAIL 13,930 mi
FAIL Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED front brake discs pitted on inner face
Oct 2011 PASS 13,998 mi
USER ENTERED front brake discs pitted on inner face
Oct 2012 FAIL 16,337 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre cracked on outer edge of tread,poor condition
Oct 2012 PASS 16,337 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre cracked on outer edge of tread,poor condition
Sep 2013 FAIL 18,215 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED rear tyres wearing slightly on edges of tread
Sep 2013 PASS 18,215 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED rear tyres wearing slightly on edges of tread
Oct 2014 PASS 19,860 mi
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oct 2015 PASS 21,569 mi
ADVISORY engine mangment light on
Oct 2016 FAIL 23,763 mi
FAIL Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
ADVISORY engine management light on
ADVISORY both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges of tread
ADVISORY nearside front tyre low on pressure
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Oct 2016 PASS 23,736 mi
ADVISORY both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges of tread
Oct 2017 PASS 25,772 mi
ADVISORY offside outer sill at front has slight corrosion
ADVISORY nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges of tread
ADVISORY both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread,also starting to perish
Oct 2018 PASS 27,295 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 FAIL 31,731 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oct 2019 PASS 31,741 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 PASS 33,686 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nov 2021 PASS 33,882 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2023 PASS 34,698 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 PASS 35,341 mi None recorded
Apr 2026 FAIL 36,337 mi
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Apr 2026 PASS 36,371 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ54 KCN, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.