Daihatsu Copen
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 2,261 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
2,261
Highest Pass Rate
2009 (86%)
Years Covered
7
About the Daihatsu Copen
The Daihatsu Copen was MOT tested 2,261 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2003 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2009 model has the highest pass rate at 86% from 348 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 74%. The 12 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Daihatsu Copen has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 63,167 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 59,344 miles.
Compared to the Daihatsu brand average of 71%, the Copen performs 9 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Daihatsu range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Daihatsu Copen by Year
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Questions about the Daihatsu Copen
Is the Daihatsu Copen reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (2003 to 2009), the Daihatsu Copen averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 2,261 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2009 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 86%.
Which year Daihatsu Copen has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2009 Daihatsu Copen has the highest MOT pass rate at 86%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 74%, a 12 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Daihatsu Copens more reliable?
The Daihatsu Copen has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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