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FV53 AUC

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,312 mi
Last recorded73,312 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 AUC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,312 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,418 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 69,741 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,295 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,528 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,364 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,089 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 60,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,438 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,146 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 49,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,273 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing and radial ripple on inside wall.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 36,932 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,171 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,008 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 17,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear exhaust has been repaired in the past.

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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FV53 AUC is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FV53 AUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 AUC registered?

FV53 AUC is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is FV53 AUC safe to buy?

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