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RN53 CPN

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,004 mi
Last recorded17,004 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 CPN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 17,004 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 15,959 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 14,210 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 14,098 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 14,098 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 13,372 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 13,275 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 13,103 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 12,673 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,291 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2014 12,007 miles

both near side tyres are cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 11,425 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 10,838 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 9,749 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 9,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 8,451 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 6,923 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 5,403 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 5,393 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 3,950 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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RN53 CPN is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RN53 CPN, 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 RN53 CPN registered?

RN53 CPN is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is RN53 CPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 CPN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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