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DN03 YMC

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,563 mi
Last recorded147,563 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 YMC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 147,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all the welding is covered with underseal no allowing a full inspection

under body undersealed

Fail 2 Jan 2023 147,502 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated above brake pipes (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body undersealed

Pass 19 May 2021 146,972 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside Has Multiple Areas Of Corrosion

Underside Undersealed

Fail 16 Apr 2021 146,962 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Also Fuel Tank Mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg To Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Near Seat Mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Tank Damp But Not Leaking

Gearbox mounting defective Corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside Has Multiple Areas Of Corrosion

Underside Heavily Undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2020 146,374 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 146,372 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 146,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 145,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner chassis leg rusting

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud dropped down

Fail 9 Apr 2018 145,883 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Dim (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner chassis leg rusting

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud dropped down

Pass 26 Apr 2017 145,571 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 145,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer sill was full of water

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres are starting to pearsh

crossion to both front inner wheel arches

underside has been heaverly undersilled

vehicle tapley tested as too low to fit in rollers

Pass 18 Jan 2016 140,410 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 139,732 miles

engine MIL on intermitantly

Pass 11 Sep 2013 132,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside sill showing signs of early corrosion

vehicle showing early signs of corrosion on all wheel arches

Fail 10 Sep 2013 132,714 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside sill showing signs of early corrosion

vehicle showing early signs of corrosion on all wheel arches

Pass 23 Aug 2012 124,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 124,976 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 115,136 miles

slight corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,567 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 101,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 90,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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DN03 YMC is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DN03 YMC, 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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DN03 YMC is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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