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HV54 EHL

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,637 mi
Last recorded93,637 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 EHL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 93,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion along underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2024 93,637 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excessive corrosion in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion along underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2022 93,556 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 93,543 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 93,543 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 88,249 miles

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

Surface rust to inner sills and floor

Fail 4 Nov 2019 88,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Surface rust to inner sills and floor

Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 80,921 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,438 miles

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

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner sills

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,340 miles

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

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

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner sills

Fail 25 Oct 2016 63,340 miles

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

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

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

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner sills

Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,220 miles

Both rear wheel arches rust forming on inner

Nearside sill rust forming on front/rear

Offside sill rust forming on front/rear

Rust forming on underside

Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,929 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,247 miles

both front tyres and o/s/r tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,419 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,148 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,503 miles

Inner face of both front brake discs very badly corroded. Change soon.

N/S/R braking effort low rear imbalance 44%. Have this checked soon.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,549 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,963 miles

rear t/trim on exhust missing

Fail 4 Dec 2008 19,963 miles

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

rear t/trim on exhust missing

Pass 4 Dec 2007 15,446 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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HV54 EHL is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV54 EHL, 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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HV54 EHL is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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