CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU03 PZE

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 660cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,301 mi
Last recorded80,301 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 PZE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 80,301 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 78,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 78,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight brake bind to both front brakes

Pass 26 May 2017 76,488 miles

Some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2016 72,960 miles

some corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,910 miles

front brake discs are corroded and pitted on inner faces

some corrosion to underbody in places

Fail 2 Jun 2015 70,910 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs are corroded and pitted on inner faces

some corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 20 May 2014 67,492 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some corrosion to inner face of both front brake discs

some corrosion to under body in places

Fail 20 May 2014 67,492 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

some corrosion to inner face of both front brake discs

some corrosion to under body in places

Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,593 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,361 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

deep seated rust on inner of front discs

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,249 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,743 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 43,758 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 36,652 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,652 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,033 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,076 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
Full Daihatsu Copen reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BU03 PZE is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BU03 PZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU03 PZE?

You can check the full history of BU03 PZE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU03 PZE registered?

BU03 PZE is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BU03 PZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 PZE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU03 PZE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU03 PZE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.