Daihatsu Copen reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,890 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,890 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 72% of Daihatsu Copen cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and road wheels.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Copen tends to fail
Share of Daihatsu Copen cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, road wheels, brakes.
Common questions
Is the Daihatsu Copen reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Daihatsu Copen holds up well for its age: 72% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 72% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Daihatsu Copen?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Daihatsu Copen in 2024: 13 years and older, 72%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Daihatsu Copen MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Daihatsu Copen versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).