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RA53 EDR

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,859 mi
Last recorded90,859 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 EDR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 90,859 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill adjacent to rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside & nearside lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perishing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill adjacent to rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 90,549 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear section of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 90,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassi rail corroded near brake hose mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 90,120 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 88,820 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 81,686 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 73,587 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 66,335 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 66,335 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 60,841 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 59,098 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,842 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 54,614 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,252 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,415 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 35,536 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,536 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,308 miles

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

cut in tread on o/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,417 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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RA53 EDR is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RA53 EDR, 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 RA53 EDR registered?

RA53 EDR is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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