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GD53 KAA

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,053 mi
Last recorded53,053 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 KAA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 53,053 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 51,006 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 50,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inside wheel arch within 30 cm of suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30 cm of suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inside wheel arch within 30 cm of suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill within 30 cm of suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 49,244 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,385 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,524 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,096 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 39,721 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 39,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,355 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre to close to outer sidewall to repair. ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,663 miles

Front windscreen stone chip

Rear both nearside and offside shock absorber top and bottom bushes slight perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,670 miles

stone chip on front screen

Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,632 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,451 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 20,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 18,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,551 miles

front discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,918 miles

Inner and outter faces of front brake discs corroded.

Pass 28 May 2009 10,761 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 8,479 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 8,479 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 6,354 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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GD53 KAA is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GD53 KAA, 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 GD53 KAA registered?

GD53 KAA is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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