MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
all uncoated brake pipe ends corroded/covered in grease
coolant leak and starting to overheat during emissions test
several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
radiator leaking/corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
radiator leaking/corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre starting to perish
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Copen?
Based on 38,710 MOT tests across 2,415 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF53 HXL is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black 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 EF53 HXL, 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 EF53 HXL registered?
EF53 HXL is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is EF53 HXL safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF53 HXL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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