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LL53 UBA

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,361 mi
Last recorded108,361 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 UBA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 108,361 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting , inner wheel arch and rear panel behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch cracking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 105,089 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 105,051 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Chips in windscreen

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 99,057 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner chassis rail inside rear wheel arch area

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner lower wheel arch sill end cap areas

slight blowing to all exhaust joints

Pass 28 Oct 2017 97,000 miles

both seatbelts slow to retract

corrosion to offside rear chassis inner wheel tub and sill cap area

Fail 27 Oct 2017 97,000 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both seatbelts slow to retract

corrosion to offside rear chassis inner wheel tub and sill cap area

Pass 17 Oct 2016 93,178 miles

Centre corrosion to nearside rear outer sill and inner wheel arch sill end cap

both seat belts slow to retract

Fail 13 Oct 2016 93,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre corrosion to nearside rear outer sill and inner wheel arch sill end cap

both seat belts slow to retract

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch to chassis and lower sill end cap

Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,409 miles

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch area

Pass 22 Aug 2014 84,372 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 84,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,896 miles

Both fronnt brake disc's rusty on inner edges.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

N/S/R indicator lens broken.

N/S/R reverse lamp full of water.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 80,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Both fronnt brake disc's rusty on inner edges.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

N/S/R indicator lens broken.

N/S/R reverse lamp full of water.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 75,715 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,258 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 64,379 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 64,376 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,162 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight cuts to n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,437 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 20,262 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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LL53 UBA is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LL53 UBA, 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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LL53 UBA is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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