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OU53 UZL

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,170 mi
Last recorded94,170 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 UZL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 94,170 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,886 miles

Nearside Rear side wall cracked but not showing core

Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,411 miles

general body/chassis corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2018 93,403 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

general body/chassis corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,174 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,955 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 14 Mar 2016 88,955 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,122 miles

general corrosion over vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,822 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 78,800 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,091 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 60,300 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 49,587 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 39,913 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,712 miles

tailpiece missing from offside exhaust nearside tail piece corroded

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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OU53 UZL is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OU53 UZL, 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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What year was OU53 UZL registered?

OU53 UZL is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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