Perodua Myvi MOT pass rate & common failures
10,809 MOT tests on the Perodua Myvi (2006–2017) give it an 80.8% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 24.5% of the time, so this is 5.2pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and visibility.
Best and worst Myvi years
Ranked across Myvi years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
The strongest year on this record is 2011 (83.5% pass rate); the weakest is 2008 (76.6%). Older cars carry more of the difference than the average implies.
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (9.2%) and suspension (7.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and ball joint — wipers alone was recorded 611 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 10.8% in the 0-30k band and 26.0% in the 150k+ band, a 15.2-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 39.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 18.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Myvi model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 458 | 78.2% | 21.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 1,425 | 78.0% | 22.0% | Suspension |
| 2008 | 1,179 | 76.6% | 23.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 1,940 | 80.6% | 19.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 2,357 | 81.0% | 19.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 1,895 | 83.5% | 16.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 1,184 | 82.5% | 17.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 297 | 88.5% | 11.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 66 | 84.9% | 15.2% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.2% | 996 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.2% | 779 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.0% | 653 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.0% | 645 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.3% | 465 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.7% | 397 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 3.4% | 365 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 190 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 611 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 416 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 398 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 386 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 364 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joints | 331 |
| 7 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 288 |
| 8 | Headlamp | 276 |
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 | 39.6% | 4,275 |
| 2 | Brakes | 31.2% | 3,369 |
| 3 | Tyres | 26.7% | 2,885 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 15.2% | 1,643 |
| 5 | Other defects | 9.7% | 1,044 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.3% | 793 |
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 | 1,204 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 4,429 | 17.6% |
| 60-90k | 3,357 | 21.3% |
| 90-120k | 1,364 | 24.3% |
| 120-150k | 350 | 26.6% |
| 150k+ | 104 | 26.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,483 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | 2,340 | 17.9% |
| 2023 | 2,166 | 19.7% |
| 2024 | 2,045 | 21.2% |
| 2025 | 1,775 | 19.7% |
What to check before buying a Perodua Myvi
- Lighting & signalling (9.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.2% 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.
- Visibility (6.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Perodua Myvi?
80.8% of the 10,809 Perodua Myvi MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 19.2% fail rate, across model years 2006–2017.
What does the Perodua Myvi most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.2% of tests, then suspension (7.2%).
Which Myvi years are best and worst for MOT results?
2011 has the best pass rate at 83.5% and 2008 the weakest at 76.6%, from 1,895 and 1,179 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Myvi MOT results?
Fail rates run at 10.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 26.0% for 150k+, a 15.2-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,809 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.