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L18 CPN

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

61,013 mi
Last recorded61,013 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 CPN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 61,013 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 60,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 60,339 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 59,839 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,403 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,398 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 57,704 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs, inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,824 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (corroded on inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 54,347 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 50,074 miles

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

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2015 40,207 miles

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

n/s/f wiper split

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 38,322 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,700 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 27,130 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 27,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight cracking n/s/r tyre on tread area

Pass 5 Mar 2011 22,430 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 18,366 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,880 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 12,315 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 9,878 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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L18 CPN is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L18 CPN, 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 L18 CPN registered?

L18 CPN is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is L18 CPN safe to buy?

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