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FG53 OAE

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,642 mi
Last recorded65,642 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OAE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 53,166 miles

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 53,112 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 46,256 miles

Inner sills corroded front

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 43,513 miles

Front suspension components surface corrosion

Nearside Front corrosion to outer sill

inner sills corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 43,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension components surface corrosion

Nearside Front corrosion to outer sill

inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 42,906 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 41,867 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,692 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 41,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 36,897 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,807 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,313 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 24,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,830 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 17,829 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on the inside of the discs

Pass 5 Nov 2008 13,346 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 10,458 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 7,757 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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FG53 OAE is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FG53 OAE, 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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FG53 OAE is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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