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HV04 RFX

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,178 mi
Last recorded100,178 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 RFX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 100,178 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 100,099 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 100,058 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension components corroded

Underside undersealed

Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,976 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 99,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x3 different places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x3 different places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 97,576 miles

O/S & N/S inner & outer sills slightly corroded.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both O/S & N/S rear chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight damage to rear boot floor.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 93,591 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

O/S & N/S inner & outer sills slightly corroded at rear.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both O/S & N/S rears. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,805 miles

O/S & N/S inner & outer sills slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 84,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S & N/S inner sills.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,075 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,171 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,405 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,505 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,504 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,439 miles

E.M.L on

n/s/r tyre 2.mm tread and bald inner edge

play n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 13 Nov 2012 60,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

E.M.L on

n/s/r tyre 2.mm tread and bald inner edge

play n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,934 miles

nearside front track rod end dust cover split

Fail 23 Nov 2011 48,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

advise front brake discs rusty!

advise o/s wiper blade split!

Pass 30 Nov 2010 40,614 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 26 Nov 2010 40,566 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,908 miles

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 22 May 2008 13,967 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,869 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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HV04 RFX is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV04 RFX, 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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HV04 RFX is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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