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FB53 EFY

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,102 mi
Last recorded69,102 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EFY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,102 miles

all all welding repairs undersealed

Fail 24 Sep 2018 69,094 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,447 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 65,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below limit on edge (stepped tread) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 61,360 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded os centre floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

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

nsf tyre worn below limit on outer edge but step tread

Fail 4 Aug 2015 56,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,340 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,197 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,918 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,382 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,595 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,025 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,773 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,171 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FB53 EFY is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FB53 EFY, 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 FB53 EFY registered?

FB53 EFY is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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