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VA53 ATV

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,683 mi
Last recorded63,683 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 ATV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2025 63,683 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,160 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 57,522 miles

both front brake discs inner surface pitted pads getting low

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges

both rear tyres tread cracking

o/s/r outer sill corner getting rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2022 52,256 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded, contact area thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 48,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded, contact area thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 45,088 miles

both rear tyres getting low plus starting to crack

Fail 11 Nov 2019 45,088 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear tyres getting low plus starting to crack

Pass 5 Jun 2018 42,259 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,940 miles

Nearside Front of sill slightly corroded

Offside Front of sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 39,637 miles

nearside exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside exhaust tail pipe corroded off

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 35,562 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 30,594 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 26,694 miles

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

slight pitting and corrosion to inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 13 Dec 2011 24,924 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 23,095 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 19,819 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 18,982 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 18,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 17,050 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 17,050 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 14,110 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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VA53 ATV is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VA53 ATV, 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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VA53 ATV is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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