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EA53 HYW

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,248 mi
Last recorded80,248 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HYW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 80,248 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,473 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 78,239 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 76,781 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 76,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 68,132 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,601 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 66,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,880 miles

stonechip in screen

Pass 14 Sep 2013 55,668 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,047 miles

front tyres edges slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,252 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,290 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,722 miles

n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r tyres "cracking"

Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,263 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 27,263 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,850 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 17,634 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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EA53 HYW is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EA53 HYW, 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 EA53 HYW registered?

EA53 HYW is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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