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YA53 VUP

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,302 mi
Last recorded87,302 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 VUP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 87,302 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 87,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 86,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 86,890 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 84,901 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERBODY

Fail 7 Aug 2024 84,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED IN CHALK (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED (HOLE) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 83,326 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTHS SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 83,325 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lAMBDA SENSOR ISSUES (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTHS SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 81,063 miles

inner sills / chassis corroded

n/s sill corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2022 81,036 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

inner sills / chassis corroded

n/s sill corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 77,593 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 73,390 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 72,596 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 62,844 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 62,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,707 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,192 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,026 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 50,182 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,705 miles

Front Brake disc's badly corroded (inner edges)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 44,433 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,069 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 37,950 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,752 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 29,022 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,955 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,022 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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YA53 VUP is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Copen models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,246 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YA53 VUP, 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 YA53 VUP registered?

YA53 VUP is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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