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ST53 RZO

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,051 mi
Last recorded67,051 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 RZO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 62,209 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 56,601 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 56,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,196 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

black paint/seal coating under the vehicle

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules/fuel pipes and on some other componants

Fail 29 Jul 2015 55,977 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules/fuel pipes and on some other componants

Fail 25 Mar 2015 55,901 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

general corrsion underneath

Pass 1 May 2013 54,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 54,253 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,375 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,627 miles

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

advise front discs

Fail 14 Apr 2011 49,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

advise front discs

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,175 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 20,167 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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ST53 RZO is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST53 RZO, 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 ST53 RZO registered?

ST53 RZO is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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