2009 Daihatsu Copen 1.3L Petrol · SY09 OCK
2009 Daihatsu Copen (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 87,246 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU COPEN
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY09 OCK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 87,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY09 OCK 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 (SY09 OCK) between April 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SY09 OCK Mileage History
- 01/04/202282,233 mi
- 29/06/202384,513 mi+2,280 mi
- 29/06/202384,513 mi
- 16/07/202586,912 mi+2,399 mi
- 27/08/202687,246 mi+334 mi
Average of roughly 1,138 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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