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OW53 FON

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,088 mi
Last recorded90,088 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 FON
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 90,088 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear nearside inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 86,610 miles

various corosion around vehicle

Fail 3 Jan 2019 86,600 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various corosion around vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,397 miles

some corosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,398 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,794 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,125 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 61,969 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Jan 2014 61,968 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 56,168 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,955 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 3 Dec 2010 45,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,049 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,019 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 26,114 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 19,184 miles

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

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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OW53 FON is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OW53 FON, 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 OW53 FON registered?

OW53 FON is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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The MOT history for OW53 FON shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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