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DU53 OZP

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,022 mi
Last recorded37,022 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 OZP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 37,022 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 35,673 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 35,670 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 33,555 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 28,278 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 26,282 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 26,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 24,016 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 23,922 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 21,424 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 18,172 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 16,008 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 16,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 14,554 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 12,668 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 12,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 10,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 10,225 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 9,161 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 8,097 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 7,000 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 5,892 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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DU53 OZP 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 72.7%.

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 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 DU53 OZP, 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 DU53 OZP registered?

DU53 OZP is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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