2013 Perodua Myvi Sxi — MOT failures & pass rate
575 MOT tests on the 2013 Perodua Myvi Sxi are in this dataset, and 85.4% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 19.8% of the time, so this is 5.2pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.0%) and suspension (6.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, linkage ball joints and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 36 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 20.8% versus 9.0%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 36.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 15.3% in 2021 to 12.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.0% | 46 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.1% | 35 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.6% | 32 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.2% | 30 |
| 5 | Brakes | 3.0% | 17 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 36 |
| 2 | Linkage ball joints | 22 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 20 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 18 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 13 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 36.7% | 211 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.7% | 159 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.5% | 158 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 9.4% | 54 |
| 5 | Other defects | 9.2% | 53 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.7% | 27 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 145 | 9.0% |
| 30-60k | 261 | 14.2% |
| 60-90k | 104 | 20.2% |
| 90-120k | 53 | 20.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 131 | 15.3% |
| 2022 | 123 | 13.8% |
| 2023 | 116 | 12.9% |
| 2024 | 111 | 18.0% |
| 2025 | 94 | 12.8% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Myvi Sxi
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (5.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 Perodua Myvi Sxis pass their MOT?
85.4% of the 575 2013 Perodua Myvi Sxi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Perodua Myvi Sxi?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.0% of tests, followed by suspension (6.1%).
Does the 2013 Myvi Sxi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.0% in the 0-30k band to 20.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 575 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.