2008 Daihatsu Copen 1.3L Petrol · HV08 HFK
2008 Daihatsu Copen (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 104,913 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU COPEN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV08 HFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 104,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV08 HFK 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 (HV08 HFK) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 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 (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
HV08 HFK Mileage History
- 10/08/2023102,730 mi
- 10/08/2023102,730 mi
- 10/09/2024103,719 mi+989 mi
- 14/08/2025104,510 mi+791 mi
- 26/09/2026104,913 mi+403 mi
Average of roughly 697 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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