Daihatsu Copen statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 922 −7.9% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 712 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 68.3% Cars of the same ages 59.2%
• Rank by number licensed No. 703 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2009 2,206 licensed
• Average annual mileage 2,496 miles a year

How many Daihatsu Copens are left in Great Britain?

There were 922 Daihatsu Copens licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 712 declared off the road (SORN). That is 58.2% fewer than the peak of 2,206 in 2009.

Daihatsu Copen MOT reliability

In 2025, 68.3% of Daihatsu Copen MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Daihatsu Copens tested pass 59.2% of the time, so the Daihatsu Copen does better than average for its age, by 9.1 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 69.4%.

Daihatsu Copen MOT failures

Suspension is the most common reason a Daihatsu Copen fails its MOT, appearing on 40.0% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 5.8% of Daihatsu Copen tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Daihatsu Copen MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Daihatsu Copen failed its MOT in 2025 was “Component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”, on 27.4% of 390 failed tests. 55.0% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Daihatsu Copen engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 965 Daihatsu Copens licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 57.1% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc, and 42.8% have an engine of 601cc to 700cc. The share with an engine of 601cc to 700cc has fallen from 57.0% in 2014 to 42.8%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Daihatsu Copen fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Daihatsu Copen from 2004 to 2010. On the NEDC test (listings 2004 to 2010), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 44.1 to 47.1 mpg, with CO2 of 140 to 151 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Copen”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Daihatsu Copen safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Daihatsu Copen in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Daihatsu Copen. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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