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GV53 MPY

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,404 mi
Last recorded48,404 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 MPY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 48,404 miles

Corrosion to outer sills on both sides

Corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 8 Jun 2023 48,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to outer sills on both sides

Corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 7 Mar 2022 47,313 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,322 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 46,322 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 43,593 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 42,665 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 39,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 35,916 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 34,563 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly,(going out of shape)

Pass 11 May 2012 29,415 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,768 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 26,768 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 24,772 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 24,769 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,297 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 21,297 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,123 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,801 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch trim adrift †outer wall damage to n/s/f tyre †scratches in windscreen

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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GV53 MPY is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV53 MPY, 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 GV53 MPY registered?

GV53 MPY is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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