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EA53 HYZ

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,007 mi
Last recorded65,007 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HYZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 65,007 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2020 65,007 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,005 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 65,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2017 62,854 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 61,142 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,224 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 53,224 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,196 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight front & rear brake imbalanmce

Pass 3 Apr 2012
Fail 2 Apr 2012 38,146 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,892 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,363 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,625 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 21,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,770 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 17,414 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 17,414 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HYZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EA53 HYZ, 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 HYZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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