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WG53 CZZ

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

81,888 mi
Last recorded81,888 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 CZZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 81,888 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both sides front lower suspension arm balljoint dust covers deteriorating

corrosion both sides front to rear rigid brake pipes at rear

slight play/wear nearside front suspension strut top

Fail 12 Jun 2025 81,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

both sides front lower suspension arm balljoint dust covers deteriorating

corrosion both sides front to rear rigid brake pipes at rear

slight play/wear nearside front suspension strut top

Pass 18 Jun 2024 79,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension strut top slight play

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

both sides front lower balljoint dust covers deteriorating

Fail 18 Jun 2024 79,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension strut top slight play

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

both sides front lower balljoint dust covers deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2023 75,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 68,790 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 68,790 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,202 miles

Front Seat belts slow retracting

Fail 24 Jun 2021 63,202 miles

Front Seat belts slow retracting

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 56,777 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 56,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 56,722 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,810 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,132 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 51,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,049 miles

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

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

headlight lenses starting to dull

surface corrosion to rear end of n/s outer sill

Pass 18 Jun 2015 49,443 miles

corrosion o/s/r floorpan

Fail 6 Jun 2015 49,443 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion o/s/r floorpan

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,915 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 42,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,431 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,010 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,220 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs rusted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,520 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,610 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 13,745 miles

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

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

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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WG53 CZZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WG53 CZZ, 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 WG53 CZZ registered?

WG53 CZZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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