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KO53 FBJ

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,673 mi
Last recorded50,673 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 FBJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 50,673 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,482 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 50,460 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,764 miles

rusting to sills.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,746 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 47,746 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ENGINE COVER FITTED.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,714 miles

both front brakes binding slightly - reqs investigation

corrosion/damage to o/s/r sill

Pass 1 Dec 2014 45,351 miles

puncture in o/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2014 45,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

puncture in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2013 41,550 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 41,387 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 36,873 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,240 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,498 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 19,814 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 14,012 miles

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

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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KO53 FBJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KO53 FBJ, 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 KO53 FBJ registered?

KO53 FBJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is KO53 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO53 FBJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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