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EX53 UVC

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,765 mi
Last recorded85,765 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UVC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 85,765 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 85,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,752 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 65,951 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 65,951 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 53,897 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,279 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,512 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,515 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 33,373 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 31,209 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack on side walls

Fail 31 Aug 2013 31,209 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack on side walls

Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,638 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,312 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 26,312 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 10 Sep 2010 21,903 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,436 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 14,987 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 12,042 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 9,940 miles

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

Offside Front 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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EX53 UVC 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 80%.

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 EX53 UVC, 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 EX53 UVC registered?

EX53 UVC is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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