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FY54 CYU

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,717 mi
Last recorded75,717 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 CYU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,717 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 75,143 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 75,131 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 73,558 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 73,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 70,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective perishing but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion around mount on floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both front seatbelts slow retraction (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 68,641 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both going discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis around suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Low down on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis around suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Very slight exhaust blow from centre pipe joint

Pass 14 Dec 2019 67,331 miles

Both seat belts retracting slowly

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure DIRTY (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 67,331 miles

Both seat belts retracting slowly

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure DIRTY (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear require swapping around (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 66,118 miles

Both head lamps lens faded but patterns ok

Both seat belt retractors slow

Exhaust tail box repaired not blowing at time of test

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2017 62,482 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill covers / under trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2017 62,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill covers / under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 62,377 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to the chasiss at rear

Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,545 miles

Front brakes are slightly binding

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 57,531 miles

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

Front brakes are slightly binding

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,300 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 46,434 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 18 Sep 2012 33,155 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,873 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 25,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,439 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,668 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 11,434 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,038 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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FY54 CYU is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FY54 CYU, 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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FY54 CYU is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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