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VE53 VBJ

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,082 mi
Last recorded55,082 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 VBJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 55,082 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 55,078 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,059 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 55,059 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 55,050 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 54,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At the front of inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 54,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2020 54,731 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 54,691 miles

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,263 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,146 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 53,256 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 53,256 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,465 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 May 2013 51,529 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,625 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,765 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,791 miles

body work damage to nearside

Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,662 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 18,790 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 11,555 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 VBJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VBJ, 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 VE53 VBJ registered?

VE53 VBJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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