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KV53 LNA

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,318 mi
Last recorded106,318 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 LNA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 106,318 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 106,089 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill within 30cm of the structural rigidity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front front bumper loose but not likely to fall off

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 103,833 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 103,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 102,503 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body & sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 101,492 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 100,891 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 100,068 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 100,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165..50..15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 98,488 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape when turning road wheel

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,205 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,971 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 95,971 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 94,148 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 92,843 miles

o/s/r chssis leg heavily corrode but still solid

wiper blades moderately effective

Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,669 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,194 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth close to minimum 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre wall has cuts in rubber wall

Pass 29 Nov 2011 81,452 miles

n/s/f wiper blade rubber splitting

Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,088 miles

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

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front wiper blade torn

Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,172 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,824 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,033 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,676 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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KV53 LNA 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 82.6%.

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 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 KV53 LNA, 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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KV53 LNA is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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