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WX53 PZD

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Green Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,553 mi
Last recorded85,553 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 PZD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 85,553 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BY SPRING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 83,641 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 83,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 80,641 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 80,641 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 76,632 miles

Brake Pipes Covered In Grease Unable To Fully Inspect

Offside & Nearside Front Brakes Slight Bind

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside Rear Inner Wheel Arches / Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside & Nearside Front Tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 76,632 miles

Brake Pipes Covered In Grease Unable To Fully Inspect

Offside & Nearside Front Brakes Slight Bind

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside Rear Inner Wheel Arches / Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside & Nearside Front Tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,401 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 75,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,456 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 71,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pipes greased

rear brakes binding

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Apr 2015 71,059 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pipes greased

rear brakes binding

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,265 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

o/s/r brake bind

Fail 16 Apr 2014 69,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

brake pipes heavily greased

o/s/r brake bind

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,941 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,750 miles

nearside front outer cill corroded also brake pipes greased up

Fail 18 Apr 2012 64,750 miles

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

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

nearside front outer cill corroded also brake pipes greased up

Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,324 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

minor gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2010 61,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

minor gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,470 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,957 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 56,957 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 44,239 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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WX53 PZD is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Green with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WX53 PZD, 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 WX53 PZD registered?

WX53 PZD is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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