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S50 HOW

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,475 mi
Last recorded7,475 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 HOW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 7,475 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 7,475 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 7,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 7,389 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 7,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear fog light lens slightly damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2022 7,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear fog light lens slightly damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2021 7,078 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 7,012 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 6,945 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 6,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From tail pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 6,580 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe corroding (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 6,580 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe corroding (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 6,332 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 6,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 6,081 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 5,841 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 5,522 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 5,522 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 4,989 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 4,452 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 3,924 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 3,426 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 2,917 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 2,383 miles

rear offside fog lamp outer lens cracked but function not impaired

Pass 20 Oct 2006 1,804 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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S50 HOW is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S50 HOW, 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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S50 HOW is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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