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DF53 KBY

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,016 mi
Last recorded40,016 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 KBY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,016 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,479 miles

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

engine management light staying on

front brake discs corroded and pitted

windscreen damaged outside zone b

Fail 1 Nov 2010 35,472 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light staying on

front brake discs corroded and pitted

windscreen damaged outside zone b

Pass 6 Jan 2009 29,672 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 19,633 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,602 miles

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

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 KBY is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KBY, 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 DF53 KBY registered?

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

Is DF53 KBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 KBY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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