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VE53 NAO

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,803 mi
Last recorded29,803 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 NAO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 29,803 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 29,684 miles

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

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Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,518 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper slightly smeary

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2015 29,415 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 23,048 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs pitted

front brake hose ferulles corroding

general corrosion

noise when offside front wheel rotated

seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 6 Dec 2013 23,048 miles

front brake discs pitted

front brake hose ferulles corroding

general corrosion

noise when offside front wheel rotated

seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 14 Dec 2012 21,786 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 21,786 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 20,134 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 17,312 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 16,318 miles

brake fluid level low

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 13,495 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 14,378 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 13,070 miles

b oth front tyres worn on edge

Fail 21 Dec 2006 13,070 miles

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

b oth front tyres worn on edge

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 NAO is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NAO, 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

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What year was VE53 NAO registered?

VE53 NAO is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is VE53 NAO safe to buy?

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