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YF53 LXK

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,606 mi
Last recorded108,606 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 LXK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,606 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 108,606 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 107,518 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 105,420 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 105,420 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 96,559 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 96,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,371 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,435 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,450 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,231 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,505 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 57,505 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,189 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 54,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,670 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 48,669 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubbers cracking badly

Pass 29 Nov 2007 41,703 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 41,703 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,501 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 LXK is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YF53 LXK, 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 YF53 LXK registered?

YF53 LXK is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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