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RK53 WOU

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,247 mi
Last recorded100,247 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WOU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 100,247 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 100,097 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,948 miles

Engine oil leak

Corrosion to inner sills and floor pan

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2016 95,831 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Corrosion to inner sills and floor pan

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 92,552 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,474 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 91,474 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,794 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

oil level near min

Fail 30 Apr 2013 87,794 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

oil level near min

Pass 31 Mar 2012 84,994 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise front discs pitted

advise o/s n/s rear inner archs corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 84,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise front discs pitted

advise o/s n/s rear inner archs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,415 miles

advise front and rear tyres worn

Fail 9 Apr 2010 74,560 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise front and rear tyres worn

Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 44,571 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 44,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,888 miles

oil leaks,brake discs wearing

Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,301 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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RK53 WOU is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK53 WOU, 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 RK53 WOU registered?

RK53 WOU is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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