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KE53 ZXA

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,351 mi
Last recorded58,351 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ZXA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 58,351 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 57,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 56,084 miles

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

Front brakes slightly binding

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking ()

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 54,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 53,697 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 52,855 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 50,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,205 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 50,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 50 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,552 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 48,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. rotation incorrect (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 47,768 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,768 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,036 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 46,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front anti roll bar bushes cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,311 miles

both front brake discs corroded on in side

both rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 28 Dec 2009 35,431 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 29,322 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 22,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 22,672 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,106 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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KE53 ZXA is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KE53 ZXA, 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 KE53 ZXA registered?

KE53 ZXA is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is KE53 ZXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 ZXA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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