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GP53 RAH

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

109,593 mi
Last recorded109,593 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 RAH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 109,593 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fresh under-sill applied

general body under-sil corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2024 108,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 107,802 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 107,297 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle has had very hevey use of underseal on all the body and suspension componnets underneath

Pass 11 Feb 2019 107,223 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 106,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 106,215 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 105,623 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 101,189 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,683 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 85,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 85,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front brakes just binding

Pass 2 Feb 2012 75,351 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,685 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 60,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,459 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,678 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,680 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,026 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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GP53 RAH is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GP53 RAH, 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 GP53 RAH registered?

GP53 RAH is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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