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SG53 LHU

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,017 mi
Last recorded50,017 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 LHU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 50,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills corroded.., not yet considered excessive

Fail 4 Jun 2019 50,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding after handbrake application (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both outer sills corroded.., not yet considered excessive

Pass 21 Jun 2018 47,569 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 47,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,658 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 44,599 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill and floor at rear (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded join at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering behind splash gard (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill and rear floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering quarter (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 17 May 2016 42,400 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,726 miles

Nearside front tyre has cracks between treads

Fail 9 Jun 2015 40,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre has cracks between treads

Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,759 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jun 2013 36,664 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,436 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 32,886 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 32,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,376 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 31,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,087 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 27,311 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN MAIN TREAD AREA

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,311 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN MAIN TREAD AREA

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 25,191 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,740 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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SG53 LHU is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SG53 LHU, 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 SG53 LHU registered?

SG53 LHU is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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