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EN53 MKO

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,241 mi
Last recorded78,241 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 MKO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 78,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded around drain hole close to suspension mounting, internal strengthening plate not affected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust system is bent at rear end

n/s/r body has accident damage

o/s/f suspension height appears to be low

outer sills starting to corrode but appear solid

Fail 22 May 2025 78,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded around drain hole close to suspension mounting, internal strengthening plate not affected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust system is bent at rear end

n/s/r body has accident damage

o/s/f suspension height appears to be low

outer sills starting to corrode but appear solid

Pass 17 May 2021 73,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

rear body has damage not likely to a danger to other road users

Pass 5 Oct 2019 69,149 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 68,360 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed infront of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 67,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 holes in exhaust - welded (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 64,533 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,884 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,469 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,839 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,189 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,990 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)

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

both rear tyres cracked

front windscreen wipers poor

off side rear tyre has a cut in the tread but does not exceed the requirements

recomend replacement of all tyres soon

Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,843 miles

Rear brakes slightly out of balance.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,500 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 27,360 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 21,357 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,349 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EN53 MKO is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EN53 MKO, 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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EN53 MKO is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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