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WJ53 YBU

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,079 mi
Last recorded78,079 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YBU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Apr 2018 78,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 78,019 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,685 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,680 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 64,292 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 58,827 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 58,815 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2010 51,556 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,519 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,622 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 29,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,663 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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WJ53 YBU is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ53 YBU, 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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WJ53 YBU is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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