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WP52 VMY

2003 Daihatsu Copen

White Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,199 mi
Last recorded92,199 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 VMY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 92,199 miles

corrosion to sills and body

Fail 22 Dec 2020 92,199 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

corrosion to sills and body

Pass 6 Nov 2019 86,973 miles

Body corrosion

Exhaust system deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 80,380 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 80,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 74,574 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,475 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 69,364 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,046 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front wheel arches and sills (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 62,046 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 55,309 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 55,011 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,787 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 47,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,195 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 39,195 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 28,983 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 16,631 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Offside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,020 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 7,744 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Mar 2008 6,540 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,189 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 2,759 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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WP52 VMY is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in White with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WP52 VMY, 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 WP52 VMY registered?

WP52 VMY is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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