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Daihatsu Copen

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 659 cc

J300 HELMOT history

J300 HEL is a red petrol Daihatsu Copen first used on 9 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,647 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J300 HEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daihatsu
Model
Copen
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
659 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J300 HEL was last recorded at 80,647 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,284 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
363 miles
Average per year
3,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,647 miles
  • 2025 – 80,284 miles
  • 2024 – 80,067 miles
  • 2023 – 75,659 miles
  • 2022 – 73,915 miles
  • 2021 – 69,492 miles
  • 2020 – 62,019 miles
  • 2019 – 55,281 miles
  • 2017 – 47,080 miles
  • 2016 – 45,895 miles
  • 2015 – 45,455 miles
  • 2014 – 44,784 miles
  • 2013 – 41,665 miles
  • 2012 – 38,314 miles
  • 2011 – 35,189 miles
  • 2010 – 31,686 miles
  • 2009 – 27,624 miles
  • 2008 – 23,374 miles
  • 2007 – 19,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,647 miles
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust had repair ( not leaking )
  • AdvisoryAll suspension component corroded
  • AdvisoryAll suspension rubber bushes perished

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,647 miles (+363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,647 miles
    Test number
    788820911240
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust had repair ( not leaking )
    • AdvisoryAll suspension component corroded
    • AdvisoryAll suspension rubber bushes perished

  2. Pass80,284 miles (+217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,284 miles
    Test number
    716948020108
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryAll suspension rubber bushes perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust has home made repair but not blowing/leaking

  3. Pass80,067 miles (+4,408)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,067 miles
    Test number
    102158525261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,659 miles (+1,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,659 miles
    Test number
    839178716675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass73,915 miles (+4,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,915 miles
    Test number
    729536458245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass69,492 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,492 miles
    Test number
    256444970052
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail69,485 miles (+7,466)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,485 miles
    Test number
    871554131126
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working jet (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass62,019 miles (+6,738)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,019 miles
    Test number
    779793429607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,281 miles (+8,201)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,281 miles
    Test number
    392409353440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    47,080 miles
    Test number
    721924360170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,080 miles (+1,185)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,080 miles
    Test number
    303746839656
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass45,895 miles (+440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,895 miles
    Test number
    347643479821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass45,455 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,455 miles
    Test number
    836667606644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,784 miles
    Test number
    329798014324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,784 miles (+88)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,784 miles
    Test number
    438796814408
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail44,696 miles (+3,031)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,696 miles
    Test number
    275593494253
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass41,665 miles (+3,351)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,665 miles
    Test number
    266706593257
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp broken.

  18. Pass38,314 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,314 miles
    Test number
    309441822364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,189 miles (+3,503)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,189 miles
    Test number
    737120421346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,686 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,686 miles
    Test number
    851745310329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,624 miles (+4,250)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,624 miles
    Test number
    303507119393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,374 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,374 miles
    Test number
    200353328309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,313 miles
    Test number
    480911247413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J300 HEL

Does J300 HEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J300 HEL is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J300 HEL?
The MOT on J300 HEL is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J300 HEL done?
J300 HEL was recorded at 80,647 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 3,334 miles a year.
Has J300 HEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J300 HEL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on J300 HEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J300 HEL find?
J300 HEL passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: rear exhaust had repair ( not leaking ); all suspension component corroded; all suspension rubber bushes perished.

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