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RV04 FBA

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,605 mi
Last recorded73,605 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 FBA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 73,605 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover perishing

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

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover perishing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,268 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,987 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 69,403 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 68,450 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 67,263 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 66,063 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,045 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 65,004 miles

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 12 May 2014 65,004 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,955 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,397 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes worn (nearside)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 41,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,029 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,560 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,781 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,028 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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RV04 FBA is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RV04 FBA, 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 RV04 FBA registered?

RV04 FBA is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is RV04 FBA safe to buy?

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