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JIW 159

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,419 mi
Last recorded11,419 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 159
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2025 11,419 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 11,403 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 10,825 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 10,801 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 10,762 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 10,733 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 10,717 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 10,703 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 10,696 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 10,216 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 10,209 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 9,584 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 9,577 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 9,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 8,723 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,370 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,256 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,502 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 5,970 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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JIW 159 is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JIW 159, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIW 159 registered?

JIW 159 is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is JIW 159 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIW 159 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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