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Daihatsu Copen

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 659 cc

S50 HOWMOT history

S50 HOW is a silver petrol Daihatsu Copen first used on 18 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 7,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
7,488 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 HOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daihatsu
Model
Copen
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
659 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 HOW was last recorded at 7,488 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
7,475 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 7,488 miles
  • 2025 – 7,475 miles
  • 2024 – 7,464 miles
  • 2023 – 7,389 miles
  • 2022 – 7,214 miles
  • 2021 – 7,078 miles
  • 2020 – 7,012 miles
  • 2019 – 6,945 miles
  • 2018 – 6,805 miles
  • 2017 – 6,580 miles
  • 2016 – 6,332 miles
  • 2015 – 6,081 miles
  • 2014 – 5,841 miles
  • 2013 – 5,522 miles
  • 2012 – 4,989 miles
  • 2011 – 4,452 miles
  • 2010 – 3,924 miles
  • 2009 – 3,426 miles
  • 2008 – 2,917 miles
  • 2007 – 2,383 miles
  • 2006 – 1,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,488 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside rear fog light lens slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,488 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    7,488 miles
    Test number
    446753594838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass7,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    7,475 miles
    Test number
    710689626885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail7,475 miles (+11)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,475 miles
    Test number
    384546210980
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass7,464 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    7,464 miles
    Test number
    118620906151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass7,389 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    7,389 miles
    Test number
    415404330141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass7,214 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    7,214 miles
    Test number
    382042534579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear fog light lens slightly damaged

  7. Fail7,211 miles (+133)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,211 miles
    Test number
    786715304801
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear fog light lens slightly damaged

  8. Pass7,078 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    7,078 miles
    Test number
    111120438252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass7,012 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    7,012 miles
    Test number
    219346191538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass6,945 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    6,945 miles
    Test number
    811594548924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass6,805 miles (+225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    6,805 miles
    Test number
    628312813202
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From tail pipes (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass6,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    6,580 miles
    Test number
    757281819918
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe corroding (7.1.2)

  13. Fail6,580 miles (+248)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,580 miles
    Test number
    371296896773
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe corroding (7.1.2)

  14. Pass6,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    6,332 miles
    Test number
    504653315989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail6,332 miles (+251)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,332 miles
    Test number
    140272125383
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass6,081 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    6,081 miles
    Test number
    526054237835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass5,841 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    5,841 miles
    Test number
    505803884223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail5,522 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,522 miles
    Test number
    419894983272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass5,522 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    5,522 miles
    Test number
    658524083285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass4,989 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    4,989 miles
    Test number
    679107182232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,452 miles (+528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    4,452 miles
    Test number
    345607381443
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

  22. Pass3,924 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    3,924 miles
    Test number
    983737980248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass3,426 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    3,426 miles
    Test number
    360848989467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass2,917 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    2,917 miles
    Test number
    572189288279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass2,383 miles (+579)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    2,383 miles
    Test number
    404072917435
    • NoteRear offside fog lamp outer lens cracked but function not impaired

  26. Pass1,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    1,804 miles
    Test number
    272983896297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 HOW

Does S50 HOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 HOW is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 HOW?
The MOT on S50 HOW is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 HOW done?
S50 HOW was recorded at 7,488 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 284 miles a year.
Has S50 HOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 HOW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S50 HOW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S50 HOW find?
S50 HOW passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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