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YR53 KBX

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,940 mi
Last recorded58,940 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 KBX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 58,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 58,936 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front wheel arch lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 58,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded at wing and side skirt join

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill 30cm from axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded at wing and side skirt join

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill 30cm from axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 56,558 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 55,415 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 53,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 53,280 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 50,692 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 49,492 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 49,492 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2017 48,209 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,389 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 45,063 miles

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

ffront disc rusty on inside

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,349 miles

front/dics/rusted/on/inside

Fail 25 Apr 2014

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front/dics/rusted/on/inside

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,127 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,624 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,875 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,778 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,357 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,756 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 18,440 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,860 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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YR53 KBX is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YR53 KBX, 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 YR53 KBX registered?

YR53 KBX is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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