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GV53 NUY

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,347 mi
Last recorded73,347 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 NUY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,347 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inside edge 165/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate in rear window, needs resizing to fit in the original position

Fail 23 Jun 2023 73,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inside edge 165/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate in rear window, needs resizing to fit in the original position

Pass 4 Jul 2022 62,507 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 62,462 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 57,412 miles

all four tyres light perishing fronts wearing outer edges (165/50/15v)

Pass 29 Jun 2020 54,706 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,165 miles

Offside Front Sill Slight Corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2019 54,165 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mid Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner Arch End of Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sill Slight Corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,650 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 49,096 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,230 miles

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

Offside exhasut tip corroded and missing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 44,886 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,784 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,257 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,527 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,269 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 38,266 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,913 miles

slight injury in \a\ zone of windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,962 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 28,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 18,791 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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GV53 NUY 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 NUY, 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 NUY registered?

GV53 NUY is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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