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AP53 CGO

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,986 mi
Last recorded108,986 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CGO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 108,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog light lens - cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion throughout under side of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 105,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 101,249 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 101,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,602 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 73,853 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 73,763 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,469 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,531 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,021 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 48,021 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,741 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 40,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,248 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

middle exhaust temprarily repaird

Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,910 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 33,907 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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 Feb 2009 25,648 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 21,915 miles

rear exhaust pipe broken

Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,969 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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AP53 CGO is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,246 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 AP53 CGO, 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 23 years old, this Daihatsu Copen is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP53 CGO is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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