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RF54 CUU

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,676 mi
Last recorded90,676 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 CUU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 90,676 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 90,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + obviously underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 90,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 90,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 90,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside presrcied area

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shocker mounting area surface corrosion

Offside Rear chassis leg surface corrosion

exhaust poor condition all slight blow

Pass 4 Nov 2019 89,255 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,723 miles

Nearside Front sill outer corroded outside prescribed area

minor exhaust blow

Pass 6 Nov 2017 86,049 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 86,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill end (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,383 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,759 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 82,759 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,550 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,737 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,329 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,313 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,380 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,195 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 44,195 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,259 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 23 Nov 2007 14,499 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RF54 CUU 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 RF54 CUU, 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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RF54 CUU is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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