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FT53 FZZ

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,421 mi
Last recorded25,421 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 FZZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2021 25,421 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 25,327 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside showing signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 25,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded plus banjo bolt (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded plus banjo bolt (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 24,747 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,033 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 20,068 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brakes out of balance

Pass 17 Dec 2010 17,484 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

SLIGHT CRACKING AROUND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,304 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 13,032 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 13,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 10,502 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 6,877 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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FT53 FZZ is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT53 FZZ, 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 FT53 FZZ registered?

FT53 FZZ is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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