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DE53 HCN

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,438 mi
Last recorded88,438 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HCN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 88,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 88,260 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 87,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 86,743 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))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 83,889 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area offside and nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 82,467 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 81,278 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 80,404 miles

body slight corrosion rear quarter

Fail 19 Dec 2018 80,402 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body slight corrosion rear quarter

Pass 30 Nov 2017 80,031 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 2 Nov 2016 78,951 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to split in thread pattern

Fail 2 Nov 2016 78,951 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak ()

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to split in thread pattern

Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,672 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut but is not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking/parting but is not enough to expose ply or cords

Fail 16 Oct 2015 77,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut but is not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking/parting but is not enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 17 Oct 2014 76,702 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,186 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 73,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,872 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,446 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,470 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 43,302 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 39,252 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,651 miles

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

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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DE53 HCN is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DE53 HCN, 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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What year was DE53 HCN registered?

DE53 HCN is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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