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NL54 FXA

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,091 mi
Last recorded23,091 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 FXA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 23,091 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jun 2025 23,061 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 22,956 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 22,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 22,861 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 22,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 22,596 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 22,211 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 21,767 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 21,767 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 21,088 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 20,378 miles

both rear flexy pipes slightly corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 20,378 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 18,859 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 18,854 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,515 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 13,964 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 13,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 11,907 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 10,710 miles

All tyres perished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Aug 2011 9,431 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 8,093 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 7,383 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 6,333 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 4,858 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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NL54 FXA is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL54 FXA, 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 NL54 FXA registered?

NL54 FXA is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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