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MY53 JOY

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,362 mi
Last recorded66,362 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY53 JOY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 66,362 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill close to H-frame mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 66,361 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill close to H-frame mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 66,267 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 65,918 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 62,322 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,305 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 60,305 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,884 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside & offside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,744 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,583 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 44,039 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 44,039 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,121 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 37,446 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,229 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,903 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2009 31,903 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,127 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,962 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 19,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 14,686 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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MY53 JOY 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 73.9%.

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 MY53 JOY, 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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MY53 JOY is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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