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WG53 DBV

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,200 mi
Last recorded28,200 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 DBV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 28,200 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,680 miles

Oil Leak From Engine

Pass 23 Jan 2012 22,948 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside tyre perished

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Fail 18 Jan 2012 22,933 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside tyre perished

offside rear tyre pressure low

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,241 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 13,365 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 8,542 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 6,422 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 4,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DBV is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WG53 DBV, 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 DBV registered?

WG53 DBV is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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