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DF53 KAK

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,475 mi
Last recorded67,475 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 KAK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 67,475 miles

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2020 67,454 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,602 miles

brake pipes to rear hoses slightly corroded

o/s/f brake disc backing plate corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2018 63,576 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch towards back, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in several places, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan meets sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in several places. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side in several places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in several places, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front back plate corroded & weak.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wings, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pans both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,253 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 59,249 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 57,313 miles

engine systems fault lamp on

Fail 15 Sep 2016 57,216 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine systems fault lamp on

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,494 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,755 miles

n/s/f tyre showing signs of deterioration

n/s/r tyre showing signs of deterioration

o/s/f tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,300 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 47,300 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,059 miles

slight corrosion on near/side inner front brake disc!

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,977 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,438 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,634 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 18,729 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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DF53 KAK 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 73.7%.

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 DF53 KAK, 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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DF53 KAK is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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