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CW53 KUP

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,091 mi
Last recorded68,091 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 KUP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2023 68,091 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill all the way along (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger all the way round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 66,852 miles

Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both offside/nearside sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 66,736 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y peace (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,469 miles

cracking to all tyres

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 9 Aug 2019 65,316 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,017 miles

outer sills at front corroded slightly

rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,752 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,738 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,542 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,602 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 32,167 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,604 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 29,604 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 27,534 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Feb 2012 27,534 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES WORN

n/s tail pipe missing

Fail 24 Feb 2011 23,573 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES WORN

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

N/DS INNER CV. BOOT SPLIT OPEN

n/s tail pipe missing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 22,073 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 17,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2008 14,299 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,924 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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CW53 KUP is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CW53 KUP, 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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CW53 KUP is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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