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EA53 HYY

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,344 mi
Last recorded37,344 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HYY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 37,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sills corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 37,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 37,299 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 37,299 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 37,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm tread depth and cracking in tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside and offside front outer body sill areas corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 37,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,169 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 2mm and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion evident on outersills

exhaust system corroded/poor condition

o/s and n/s seat belts slow to retract

Pass 7 Jan 2020 37,013 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion evident on o/s/r wheel arch,o/s/f and n/s/f outersills

Pass 4 Jan 2019 36,345 miles

Central exhaust pipe corroded/holed and blowing slightly

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion evident on outersills - front

Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,973 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

Front brake pads worn low - aprox 4mm

Front tyres low tread 3mm

corrosion evident on o/s/f and n/s/f outersills

exhaust system corroded/poor condition

wipers worn/starting to smear

Pass 3 Jan 2017 35,374 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

front tyres low tread 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2016 34,213 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,962 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

Fail 23 Dec 2014 33,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust loose(can weld in place)

front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

o/s/r tyre cracking badly on tread corners

Pass 2 Jan 2014 33,347 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

n/s/r tyre cracking badly on outer tread corner

o/s/f seat belt needs assisting to retract

Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,051 miles

corrosion evident on o/s/r wheel arch

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

n/s/r tyre cracking badly on outer sidewall/tread area

Pass 3 Jan 2012 31,042 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front fog lights - tell tale light not working

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer tread corners

o/s exhaust tail pipe end corroded/broken(held on by locking wire)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,626 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,235 miles

brake fluid level just above minimum!!!

Fail 4 Jan 2010 26,233 miles

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

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

brake fluid level just above minimum!!!

Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,175 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 17,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 13,047 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 HYY is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EA53 HYY, 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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EA53 HYY is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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