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KIG 8758

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Green Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,453 mi
Last recorded77,453 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 8758
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 77,453 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2022 77,453 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2021 77,114 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 77,114 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 75,079 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 75,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 67,249 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion outer sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 May 2017 65,037 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 64,453 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 64,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,429 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 64,096 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perishing on tread

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 1 May 2014 64,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perishing on tread

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,386 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,759 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 57,308 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,245 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,681 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 52,681 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 47,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,527 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,789 miles

Tyres are getting old

Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,486 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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KIG 8758 is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Green with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KIG 8758, 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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KIG 8758 is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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