2008 Daihatsu Copen 1.3L Petrol · HD08 PTX
2008 Daihatsu Copen (1.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 111,641 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU COPEN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD08 PTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 111,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD08 PTX 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 2008 Daihatsu Copen (HD08 PTX) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 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: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
HD08 PTX Mileage History
- 28/02/2023110,549 mi
- 27/02/2024111,379 mi+830 mi
- 01/04/2025111,626 mi+247 mi
- 01/04/2025111,626 mi
- 23/04/2026111,641 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 347 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: Good
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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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