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Daihatsu Copen reliability
The Daihatsu Copen fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 31.2% of 1,384 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
Over 10 years old
31.2% failed their MOT
From 1,384 MOT tests of Daihatsu Copens this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 6× as oftenComponent mounting prescribed areas8.5% vs 1.4%
Fails 38% more oftenWipers3.6% vs 2.6%
Fails 3× as oftenSeat belts3% vs 1%
Fails 5× as oftenChassis2.4% vs 0.5%
Advised 59% more oftenRigid brake pipes13.2% vs 8.3%Fix about £120
Advised 4× as oftenComponent mounting prescribed areas6.5% vs 1.6%
Advised 85% more oftenFlexible brake hoses4.8% vs 2.6%Fix about £120
Advised 3× as oftenWheel bearings4.3% vs 1.7%
Checking a Daihatsu Copen before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.