2003 Daihatsu Copen 0.7L Petrol · VA53 ATV
2003 Daihatsu Copen (0.7L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 63,683 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU COPEN
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA53 ATV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/09/2025
- 63,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA53 ATV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Daihatsu Copen (VA53 ATV) between January 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
VA53 ATV Mileage History
- 13/01/202252,256 mi
- 28/02/202357,522 mi+5,266 mi
- 27/02/202462,160 mi+4,638 mi
- 19/09/202563,683 mi+1,523 mi
Average of roughly 3,103 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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