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FG04 LWD

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,578 mi
Last recorded97,578 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 LWD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 97,578 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 97,555 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 95,358 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 93,578 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 93,558 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 93,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 80,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 72,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2016 72,517 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 72,506 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BROKEN (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' REMOVED SAT NAV DURING TEST (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 May 2015 64,209 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,819 miles

o/s front brake slightly binding.

rear number plate loose, slightly covering lights

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,561 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,916 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 54,916 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front no plate cracked still secure

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,161 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,298 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 50,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,238 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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FG04 LWD is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG04 LWD, 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 FG04 LWD registered?

FG04 LWD is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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