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Daihatsu Copen L880K built around 2008: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Daihatsu Copen L880K models built around 2008 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Daihatsu Copen L880K
2002-2012ConvertiblePETROL

Based on 1,522 tests of Copen models registered 2002-2012.

L880K fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
7927.9%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
27320.5%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
32421.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
19929.6%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
17025.3%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
22031.4%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
25730.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 20 years old.

How the Copen L880K compares

At each age below, see how the Copen L880K holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 3,746 tests across 4 Daihatsu models, built around 2008 (17 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateDaihatsu average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
7927.9%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
27320.5%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
32421.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
19929.6%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
17025.3%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
22031.4%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
25730.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other convertibles to compare

Other convertibles, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Copen L880K.

  1. 1

    Porsche Boxster

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.8%
    Dangerous
    2.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97.9%

    Lower fail rate: 12.8%, against 21.0% for the Daihatsu Copen L880K, both built around 2008.

    1,510 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  2. 2

    Mazda MX-5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.6%
    Dangerous
    4.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97.6%

    No clear edge over the Daihatsu Copen L880K on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    7,682 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  3. 3

    BMW Z4

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    22.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.5%
    Dangerous
    5.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    No clear edge over the Daihatsu Copen L880K on these figures.

    2,896 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  4. 4

    Mercedes-Benz SLK

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    9.3%
    Dangerous
    4.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    92.7%

    No clear edge over the Daihatsu Copen L880K on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,291 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Daihatsu Copen name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

How Copen L880K cars have aged

How Copen L880K cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%40%1214161820Age at MOTBuilt around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 21.2% (146 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 11.5% (130 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 23.1% (143 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 19.3% (135 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 21.4% (131 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 18.4% (206 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 19.7% (198 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 21.2% (189 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 15.1% (159 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 23.2% (177 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 22.0% (173 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 23.7% (152 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 24.4% (156 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 25.0% (128 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 30.4% (135 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 31.3% (131 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 32.5% (120 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 32.4% (111 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 28.4% (95 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 25.3% (95 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 24.0% (96 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 29.7% (101 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 34.4% (93 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 34.1% (82 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2005, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 36.5% (74 tests, 2025 data)2005Built around 2004, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 31.2% (218 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2004, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 28.6% (213 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2004, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 25.5% (204 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2004, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 27.6% (174 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2004, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 30.2% (162 tests, 2025 data)2004
First registered around 2009First registered around 2008First registered around 2007First registered around 2006
L880K variants compared
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Daihatsu Copens of this age

This list covers every Daihatsu Copen built around 2008, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the L880K on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    21.6%
    Advisory: 109Fail: 12 (10% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    16.1%
    Advisory: 56Fail: 5 (8% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension mounting area corroded, but not seriously

    12.3%
    Advisory: 35Fail: 34 (49% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    9.9%
    Advisory: 46Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    9.9%
    Advisory: 30Fail: 4 (12% of the times it was found)

Based on 324 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2008 (17 years old), the Daihatsu Copen L880K (2002-2012) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 324 17-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 1,522 MOT tests on Daihatsu Copens first registered between 2002-2012. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.