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FY54 OTC

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,660 mi
Last recorded53,660 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 OTC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,660 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 53,621 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 40,730 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 40,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 33,046 miles

Offside front tyre heavily worn on the inner and outter edges

Pass 15 Nov 2014 25,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked & perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front wiper torn

Offside rear tyre cracked & perished

Pass 19 Nov 2013 18,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s rear tyre outer side wall caracked

Pass 21 May 2012 12,903 miles

All four tyres perished between treads.

Fail 21 May 2012 12,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All four tyres perished between treads.

Pass 6 May 2010 12,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 May 2010 12,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,289 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 6,866 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 OTC is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OTC, 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 OTC is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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