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HN53 FSG

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,860 mi
Last recorded81,860 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 FSG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 81,860 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2022 76,778 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2021 73,465 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 66,799 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 66,658 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 26 Jan 2017 61,337 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 61,337 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,594 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch damaged and rusty

screen scratched o/s

sills getting rusty

underside and suspension rusty in places

Fail 6 Oct 2014 53,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch damaged and rusty

screen scratched o/s

sills getting rusty

underside and suspension rusty in places

Fail 24 Sep 2013 51,527 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,527 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 6 Sep 2012 47,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r lens broken

slight wheel bearing noise o/s/f

Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,963 miles

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

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

n/s/r lens broken

slight wheel bearing noise o/s/f

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,857 miles

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

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)

nearside rear indicator lens broken

Fail 7 Sep 2011 43,857 miles

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

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)

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

nearside rear indicator lens broken

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,151 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,045 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 17,792 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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HN53 FSG is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN53 FSG, 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 HN53 FSG registered?

HN53 FSG is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is HN53 FSG safe to buy?

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