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DF53 OTT

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,477 mi
Last recorded53,477 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 OTT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 53,477 miles

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroding

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 21 Apr 2026 53,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits all high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2025 53,005 miles

Nearside sill and wheel arch has slight corrosion

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Apr 2024 52,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords dangerous, lots weather cracking splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all tyres weather cracking

slight drag on front brakes

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Apr 2023 52,460 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear cracking

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Mar 2022 52,446 miles

brake discs corroded from sitting

surface corrosion underneath on brake calipers to suspension arms as well

Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,356 miles

brake calipers and pipes, discs corroding

rear inner sills surface corrosion on

surface corrosion on lower arms and cross frame

Pass 19 Mar 2020 52,351 miles

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,275 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

surface corrosion underneath on brakes and floor

Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,247 miles

surface corrosion on brake discs

surface corrosion on jacking points

Pass 14 Feb 2017 51,993 miles

surface corrosion on inner sills at jacking points

Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,689 miles

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

brakes noisey and corroded from sitting

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,375 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,006 miles

exhaust tip missing

n/s rear tyre has crack in tread

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,551 miles

n/s rear tyre has a crack line in

rear exhaust tip missing

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,393 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape when spining

rear exhaust tip missing

Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,139 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,638 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 40,687 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,899 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,996 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 OTT is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 DF53 OTT, 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 DF53 OTT registered?

DF53 OTT is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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