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DIG 4980

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,954 mi
Last recorded96,954 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 4980
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 96,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front ball joint cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Outer sill corroded slightly

Fail 6 Jun 2019 96,932 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front ball joint cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Outer sill corroded slightly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 90,890 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 82,464 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 82,464 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2016 72,646 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 18 May 2015 65,923 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,399 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 50,384 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,235 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,932 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,249 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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DIG 4980 is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DIG 4980, 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 DIG 4980 registered?

DIG 4980 is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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