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YR53 KCF

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,705 mi
Last recorded82,705 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 KCF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 82,705 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 82,705 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 81,381 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 79,745 miles

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 16 May 2016 77,631 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 75,362 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 73,046 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 62,396 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,905 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,262 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,913 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,600 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,851 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 20,859 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 KCF is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KCF, 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 YR53 KCF registered?

YR53 KCF is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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