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YR53 KCO

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

44,015 mi
Last recorded44,015 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 KCO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 44,015 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 44,012 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens brocken (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced with in suspension mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 42,455 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 42,451 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 41,731 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heavli underseald

Fail 20 Sep 2023 41,729 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heavli underseald

Pass 31 Aug 2022 39,909 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 39,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 39,872 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,803 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,797 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,900 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 38,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 35,715 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 32,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,364 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 28,287 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 24,258 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2010 20,730 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,251 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 12,795 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 9,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 6,821 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 KCO is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KCO, 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 KCO registered?

YR53 KCO is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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