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YG53 OPE

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,940 mi
Last recorded30,940 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 OPE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,940 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Exhaust repaired with paste

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,260 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,325 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Mar 2011 25,325 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs pitted

Fail 6 Apr 2010 24,225 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

inner sills corroded slightley

o/s/r tyre slightley perished not to cords

Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,225 miles

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

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

Oil leak

inner sills corroded slightley

o/s/r tyre slightley perished not to cords

Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,890 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,297 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,168 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 14,272 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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YG53 OPE is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YG53 OPE, 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 YG53 OPE registered?

YG53 OPE is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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