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AD53 VTO

2004 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

46,515 mi
Last recorded46,515 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Copen42,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VTO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,515 miles

outer sills have corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,094 miles

front brakes binding slightly

rear outer sills weakened by corrosion

rear tyres cracking around tread

Fail 19 Jun 2017 44,092 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

front brakes binding slightly

rear outer sills weakened by corrosion

rear tyres cracking around tread

Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,180 miles

front brakes slight bind

Fail 23 Jun 2016 39,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes slight bind

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,169 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 39,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014
Fail 9 Apr 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,181 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,236 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,433 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,093 miles

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

n/s rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,915 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 20,915 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,475 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 16,475 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 11,340 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 11,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 10,742 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 10,700 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AD53 VTO is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AD53 VTO, 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 AD53 VTO registered?

AD53 VTO is a 2004 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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