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WR53 HRK

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,440 mi
Last recorded74,440 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 HRK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 74,440 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 74,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 73,513 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface Corrosion To Underbody & Components

Pass 12 Oct 2023 72,536 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface Corrosion To Underbody & Components

Pass 17 Oct 2022 71,394 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Surface Corrosion To Under Body & Components

Fail 11 Oct 2022 71,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Surface Corrosion To Under Body & Components

Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,135 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,279 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 69,279 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,548 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,763 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 66,763 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,843 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on caliper end (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 64,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,648 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 62,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,194 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,758 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 46,864 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,789 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 29,266 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 17,714 miles

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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WR53 HRK is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WR53 HRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR53 HRK registered?

WR53 HRK is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is WR53 HRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 HRK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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