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YT53 BZM

2003 Daihatsu Copen

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,380 mi
Last recorded81,380 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Copen46,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 BZM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCopen
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 81,380 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 80,854 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2020 80,854 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2019 79,247 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 79,133 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch, top of shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch, top of shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 78,572 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,288 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 71,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 61,698 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,866 miles

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 60,866 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,749 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,751 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,279 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2008 46,698 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 34,737 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 34,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,890 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 20,890 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (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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YT53 BZM is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT53 BZM, 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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YT53 BZM is a 2003 Daihatsu Copen, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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