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YF53 KLE

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,262 mi
Last recorded71,262 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 KLE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 71,262 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 67,637 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 59,824 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 56,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 53,780 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 53,739 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,365 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 52,548 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 52,045 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 52,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,199 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,955 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 49,945 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear light lense damadged

Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,598 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,870 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,645 miles

Both front seat belts=Slow to retract

Fail 30 Aug 2013 46,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front seat belts=Slow to retract

Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,910 miles

both front brake discs coroding inner face

Pass 17 Nov 2011 43,213 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,317 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 31,346 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,963 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 19,621 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 14,553 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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YF53 KLE is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YF53 KLE, 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 YF53 KLE registered?

YF53 KLE is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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