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VE53 MZX

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,796 mi
Last recorded81,796 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 MZX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 81,796 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 77,874 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Under body sealant used difficult to access some component

Pass 26 Nov 2021 75,572 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,399 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 75,394 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,034 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,363 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 73,363 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 72,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2017 72,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 71,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 69,056 miles

Rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 18 May 2015 69,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 22 May 2014 65,187 miles

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

exhaust (full) system corroded

exhaust tail pipes last 2" missing

rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

wipers poor

Fail 22 May 2013 58,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 58,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2012 54,944 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 51,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight exhaust blow repaired by paste, rear exhaust end-cap missing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,621 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf and n sf seat belts retracting mech slow

Fail 1 Feb 2010 48,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid low

osf and n sf seat belts retracting mech slow

Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks in the tread pattern.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,269 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,261 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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VE53 MZX is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VE53 MZX, 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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VE53 MZX is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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