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RY53 PNJ

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,429 mi
Last recorded57,429 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 PNJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 57,429 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,841 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,466 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,658 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,287 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,807 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,142 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyre pressures were low - set to 35psi prior to test

both rear tyres deteriorating with age ( 7 years old) - tread depth at 3mm

coolant at minimum level

engine oil above maximum level

Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,664 miles

both front tyres worn low and in poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2008 33,663 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn low and in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,446 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,297 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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RY53 PNJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RY53 PNJ, 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 RY53 PNJ registered?

RY53 PNJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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The MOT history for RY53 PNJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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