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MH04 RWJ

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

41,205 mi
Last recorded41,205 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 RWJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2022 41,205 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Corrosion to most underside surfaces and components

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 41,005 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Outer sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 39,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 39,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion on the chassis section within 30cm of Suspension arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Front Discs worn on the inner faces to an extent braking force would be severely reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 38,194 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Sub Frame and Suspension components starting to show excessive surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack within Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around Inner Sill to Inner Wheel arch area but not significantly affecting suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 38,194 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Sub Frame and Suspension components starting to show excessive surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack within Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around Inner Sill to Inner Wheel arch area but not significantly affecting suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 37,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lots of surface rust to the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,805 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,728 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 37,728 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 34,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,531 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 32,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,695 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 30,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,274 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 25,183 miles

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 1 Mar 2008 22,349 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 22,349 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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MH04 RWJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MH04 RWJ, 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 MH04 RWJ registered?

MH04 RWJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 28 August 2004.

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