2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Daihatsu Copen MOT pass rate and common faults

178 MOT tests in 2024. 77.0% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

132Well above average
Passed first time77.0%
Failed or needed repairs23.0%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 178 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.7%
    3 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced1.7%
  7. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Position lamp: not working1.1%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes10.7%
  2. Lights & electrics9.6%
  3. Tyres6.2%
  4. Suspension5.6%
  5. Body & chassis3.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.3%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded6.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Daihatsu Copen?

In 2024, 77.0% of 2009 Daihatsu Copen cars passed their MOT first time, across 178 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Daihatsu Copen?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2009 Daihatsu Copen reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 132, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).