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DF53 KBX

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,132 mi
Last recorded35,132 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 KBX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 35,132 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 35,114 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 27,771 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,789 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,402 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,107 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 12,722 miles

Front 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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DF53 KBX is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF53 KBX, 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

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What year was DF53 KBX registered?

DF53 KBX is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is DF53 KBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 KBX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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