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K30 RFU

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

113,060 mi
Last recorded113,060 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 RFU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 113,060 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 113,052 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 112,605 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 112,575 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 111,843 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 111,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 111,581 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 111,581 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 110,193 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 110,192 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 109,499 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 109,474 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 107,833 miles

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 14 Nov 2018 102,728 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 98,488 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 98,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension mount area (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 94,172 miles

both front seat belts require manual aid

corrosion to both inner sills

handbrake lever high

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 25 Jun 2015 86,144 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,409 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,937 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,671 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 56,062 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 56,062 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,951 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,917 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 27,889 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 25,385 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,254 miles

rear nearside tyre worn to 3mm

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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K30 RFU is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K30 RFU, 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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K30 RFU is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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