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HF54 FZY

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Green Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,682 mi
Last recorded81,682 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 FZY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 81,682 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 81,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,151 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 71,379 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 71,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,354 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 67,354 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,822 miles

oil leaks

various body areas coroded

Pass 14 Apr 2017 58,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid low

Fail 12 Apr 2017 58,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid low

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,659 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,574 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear light unit damp

rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Apr 2015 52,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front inner tyre sidewall

o/s rear light unit damp

rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Apr 2014 50,644 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,644 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Feb 2013 45,928 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,599 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Jan 2011 39,242 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,046 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,318 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers seatbelt mechanism worn

front brake discs corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished and split

Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,959 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,143 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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HF54 FZY is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Green with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HF54 FZY, 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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HF54 FZY is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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