2012 Perodua Myvi — MOT failures & pass rate
1,184 MOT tests on the 2012 Perodua Myvi are in this dataset, and 82.5% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (21.6% fail rate), the 2012 Myvi comes out 4.2pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.8% of tests against 5.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and position lamp — wipers alone was recorded 58 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 25.0% versus 8.6%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 39.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 15.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 104 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.7% | 68 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.1% | 61 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.7% | 55 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.3% | 51 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 31 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 58 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 45 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 39 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joints | 38 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 30 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 26 |
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 | 39.2% | 464 |
| 2 | Brakes | 28.1% | 333 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.7% | 328 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 10.5% | 124 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.3% | 86 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.1% | 84 |
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 | 208 | 8.6% |
| 30-60k | 536 | 17.0% |
| 60-90k | 341 | 21.7% |
| 90-120k | 80 | 25.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 252 | 15.1% |
| 2022 | 238 | 13.9% |
| 2023 | 244 | 19.7% |
| 2024 | 233 | 20.2% |
| 2025 | 217 | 18.9% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Myvi
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (5.7% 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 (5.1% 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
How many 2012 Perodua Myvis pass their MOT?
82.5% of the 1,184 2012 Perodua Myvi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Perodua Myvi?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.8% of tests, followed by suspension (5.7%).
Does the 2012 Myvi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 0-30k band to 25.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,184 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.