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HW53 FZB

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Purple Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,499 mi
Last recorded82,499 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FZB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 82,499 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Considerable under body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 80,127 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 80,127 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Can't open the fuel door (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 75,523 miles

full under side corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 71,055 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 61,554 miles

Chassis, suspension and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 50,986 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 50,986 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged inner arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 50,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 47,486 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 46,448 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 46,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 45,714 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 5 Dec 2014 41,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f tyre slightly perrished

Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,741 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,194 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 36,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,336 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 28,336 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,685 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,160 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 17,160 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,534 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 10 Jul 2009 13,534 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,633 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 4,201 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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HW53 FZB is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Purple with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HW53 FZB, 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 HW53 FZB registered?

HW53 FZB is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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