2009 Daihatsu Copen 1.3L Petrol · GV09 OJK
2009 Daihatsu Copen (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 105,126 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU COPEN
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV09 OJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 105,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV09 OJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Daihatsu Copen (GV09 OJK) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall cracked 165x50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer s”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer ”.
GV09 OJK Mileage History
- 03/08/2023101,363 mi
- 05/08/2024103,009 mi+1,646 mi
- 08/08/2025104,283 mi+1,274 mi
- 06/08/2026105,126 mi+843 mi
- 19/08/2026105,126 mi
Average of roughly 1,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Daihatsu Daihatsu Copen
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Active Top Hydraulic Folding Roof Mechanism and Sensor FailureModerate
The signature feature of the Copen is its electric hydraulic folding hardtop, but age, weather exposure, and neglected lubrication create troublesome faults. The mechanism relies on an electric hydraulic pump in the boot, four hydraulic rams, and multiple microswitches that report roof and boot lid positions to the roof control ECU. Fluid leaks from aging ram seals, pump motor wear, or misadjusted microswitches cause the roof sequence to stall halfway, leave boot lids unlatched, or fail to operate entirely. Repairs require specialist diagnosis, microswitch realignment, or hydraulic ram rebuilds.
- Rear Wheel Arch Trailing Edge and Sill Seam CorrosionSerious
Because the Copen was developed primarily for the Japanese domestic market where winter salt is rarely spread, factory corrosion protection and underbody sealing were inadequate for British winters. Road spray and wet road grit thrown up by the rear wheels pack tightly into the double-skinned rear wheel arch lip and sill seams. Corrosion begins invisibly inside the seams before bursting through as bubbling paint along the top trailing edge of the rear arch, the outer sill seams, and the boot floor edges. Repair requires cutting out rusted inner and outer skin sections and fabricating fresh metal.
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