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YR53 KCG

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,513 mi
Last recorded46,513 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 KCG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,513 miles

vehicle has been under body sealed

Fail 23 Feb 2024 46,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has been under body sealed

Pass 28 Feb 2023 44,450 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 44,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 41,876 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 41,873 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 40,236 miles

All arches covered in heavy under seal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in heavy under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody covered in heavy underseal

Pass 19 Nov 2019 39,421 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 39,351 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch / bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/ bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 36,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 36,938 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 34,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 32,677 miles

Front discs corroded and fluctuating slightly

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 30,333 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 30,333 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 28,251 miles

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

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 28,251 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2013 25,947 miles

corrosion on both front brakes disc's

slight movement in nearside front wheel

Fail 7 Dec 2012 22,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 22,885 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 21,107 miles

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

corrosion on both front brake disc's

Pass 26 Nov 2010 19,131 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 19,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 15,877 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,671 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 11,603 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 10,349 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 KCG is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR53 KCG, 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 KCG registered?

YR53 KCG is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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