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EA53 HZG

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,333 mi
Last recorded84,333 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HZG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,333 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Sep 2017 84,325 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/box section near axle mount split (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Brake fluid level near minimum

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Sep 2016 65,290 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside nearside front inner wing corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 65,290 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured floor at top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured wing (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured wheei arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust slight blow

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear both wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 63,041 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres starting to crack on tyre tread

Fail 17 Jul 2015 63,041 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres starting to crack on tyre tread

Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,606 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 58,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,903 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 54,902 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,144 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 50,144 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,016 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,728 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 36,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 30,606 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 22,801 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 HZG is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EA53 HZG, 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 HZG is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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