MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,899 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
general corrosion underneath and sills
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
general corrosion underneath and sills
floor and sills area rusty
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake discs in poor condition
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front inner brake disc faces showing deterioration
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Copen?
Based on 38,710 MOT tests across 2,415 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SG53 LHV is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 LHV, 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
How do I check the history of SG53 LHV?
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What year was SG53 LHV registered?
SG53 LHV is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 26 November 2003.
Is SG53 LHV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SG53 LHV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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