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OU53 UZW

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,288 mi
Last recorded91,288 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 UZW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 91,288 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front deteriorating , splitting and getting low

n/s o/s floor to sills rusty

n/s o/s front floors rusty

n/s o/s rear floors rusty

n/s o/s rear quadrants and chassis very rusty

o/s front inner wing rusty

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe rusty

o/s outer sill rusty

Pass 9 May 2017 90,657 miles

nearside and offside inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 90,657 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 89,556 miles

Offside Rear brake noise

Fail 10 May 2016 89,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake noise

Pass 19 May 2015 87,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 22 May 2014 82,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers worn

Fail 17 May 2014 82,436 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers worn

Pass 18 May 2013 78,696 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear tail pipe broken

Pass 22 May 2012 76,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,240 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,240 miles

nearside rear tyre has worn shoulders to 1.6mm [legal time test]

Fail 5 Mar 2009 37,637 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn shoulders to 3mm

Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,637 miles

nearside rear tyre worn shoulders to 3mm

Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,132 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,005 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,627 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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OU53 UZW is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OU53 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

OU53 UZW is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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