2007 Perodua Myvi — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Perodua Myvi passed 78.0% of its 1,425 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (26.8% fail rate), the 2007 Myvi comes out 4.9pp better. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (9.8%) and lighting & signalling (9.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, wipers and rigid brake pipes — ball joint alone was recorded 111 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 29.8% versus 7.3%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 37.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 22.2% in 2021 to 20.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 9.8% | 140 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 9.0% | 129 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.7% | 110 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.5% | 92 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.3% | 75 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.8% | 69 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 111 |
| 2 | Wipers | 72 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 69 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 69 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 53 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 41 |
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 | 37.7% | 537 |
| 2 | Brakes | 34.0% | 484 |
| 3 | Tyres | 24.6% | 351 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 18.5% | 263 |
| 5 | Other defects | 12.4% | 177 |
| 6 | Visibility | 8.2% | 117 |
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 | 82 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 496 | 20.2% |
| 60-90k | 442 | 22.6% |
| 90-120k | 285 | 26.3% |
| 120-150k | 94 | 29.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 352 | 22.2% |
| 2022 | 311 | 19.6% |
| 2023 | 287 | 23.7% |
| 2024 | 263 | 23.9% |
| 2025 | 212 | 20.3% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Myvi
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 9.8% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (9.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (9.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2007 Perodua Myvis pass their MOT?
78.0% of the 1,425 2007 Perodua Myvi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Perodua Myvi?
Suspension, recorded in 9.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (9.0%).
Does the 2007 Myvi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 29.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,425 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.