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WV54 RCF

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,107 mi
Last recorded70,107 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 RCF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 70,107 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle hard plated with underseal underneath

Pass 24 Feb 2024 64,012 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 60,493 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 57,047 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 57,047 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch by sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 55,053 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 54,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,150 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 51,004 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,655 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,087 miles

centre box in poor condition

outer sill section corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 40,362 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 40,359 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,827 miles

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

rear tyres cracking and perished

Fail 16 Jun 2014 34,827 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,284 miles

both rear tyres cracking within tread

front disc's in poor condition

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,376 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 17,395 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 17,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 16,901 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 14,503 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 11,650 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 8,552 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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WV54 RCF is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV54 RCF, 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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WV54 RCF is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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