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FNZ 2233

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,270 mi
Last recorded51,270 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 2233
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 51,270 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2026 50,989 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

underside corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 50,310 miles

Nearside tyres perishing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 50,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside tyres perishing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 49,581 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 49,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,021 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 49,021 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,812 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 46,959 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion in various areas of underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 46,354 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding under paint but still solid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 46,353 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding under paint but still solid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 45,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 44,363 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2016 42,825 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,748 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 39,335 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 38,810 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,810 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,160 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,504 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,842 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,700 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,568 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 23,039 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 20,627 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 20,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FNZ 2233 is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,246 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FNZ 2233, 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 FNZ 2233 registered?

FNZ 2233 is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is FNZ 2233 safe to buy?

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