2013 Perodua Myvi — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Perodua Myvi passed 88.5% of its 297 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 20.1% of the time, so this is 8.6pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 8.1% of all tests — 4.0 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, position lamp and registration plate lamp(s) — wipers alone was recorded 13 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 17.9% once past 60-90k — 2.1× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 31.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 8.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.1% | 24 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.0% | 12 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.7% | 11 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.4% | 10 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.0% | 6 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.0% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 13 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 9 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 7 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 6 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 5 |
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 | 31.6% | 94 |
| 2 | Brakes | 29.3% | 87 |
| 3 | Tyres | 25.3% | 75 |
| 4 | Other defects | 9.8% | 29 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.8% | 26 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 8.4% | 25 |
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 | 47 | 8.5% |
| 30-60k | 132 | 6.8% |
| 60-90k | 106 | 17.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60 | 8.3% |
| 2022 | 59 | 10.2% |
| 2023 | 62 | 11.3% |
| 2024 | 59 | 11.9% |
| 2025 | 57 | 15.8% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Myvi
On a 2013 Myvi, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.0% 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.
- Suspension (3.7% 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.
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 Myvis pass their MOT?
88.5% of the 297 2013 Perodua Myvi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Perodua Myvi?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.1% of tests, followed by visibility (4.0%).
Does the 2013 Myvi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.5% in the 0-30k band to 17.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 297 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.