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CN53 CWE

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,274 mi
Last recorded71,274 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 CWE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 71,274 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms has surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner both inner sills have surface rust

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 71,274 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms has surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner both inner sills have surface rust

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 70,937 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 70,510 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 7 Nov 2023 70,504 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 16 Nov 2022 70,363 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 70,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,130 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,914 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,691 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 69,262 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,969 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,570 miles

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

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,547 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 55,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,105 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,270 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,869 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 31,869 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 29,106 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,106 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,575 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,931 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 18,835 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 14,375 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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CN53 CWE is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CN53 CWE, 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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CN53 CWE is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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