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CN53 GWC

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,615 mi
Last recorded77,615 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 GWC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 77,615 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,535 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 77,535 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure Inner guard insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,221 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 74,221 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,434 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 69,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,007 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,345 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s + n/s front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 58,354 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s + n/s front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,227 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,541 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,385 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,429 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,085 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,639 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 20,550 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 GWC is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,246 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CN53 GWC, 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 GWC is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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