Perodua Myvi
From 2,932 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Myvis fare better: 2012 models pass at 76.6% vs 71.3% for 2009.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 188 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 188 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 89 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 82 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 77 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 70 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 69 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 69 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 68 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 53 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 49 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 49.5% of failures are serious: 41.2% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8.4% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £98.
Perodua Myvi on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 173 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 173. At this rate, roughly 10.4 years until none remain. Now at 59.5% of its peak (3,015 in 2013 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,609 | 185 | +0 | -46 | -46 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,653 | 187 | +0 | -54 | -54 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,707 | 187 | +0 | -51 | -51 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,772 | 173 | +0 | -22 | -22 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,805 | 162 | +0 | -57 | -57 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,863 | 161 | +1 | -41 | -40 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,908 | 156 | +0 | -38 | -38 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,944 | 158 | +0 | -29 | -29 |
2 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myvi Sxi | Battery Electric | 1,124 | 70% |
| Myvi Ezi Auto | Petrol | 485 | 30% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 76.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2011 | 74.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2010 | 75.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2009 | 71.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
3 earlier years
| 2008 | 67.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 73.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2006 | 66.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Myvis tested had between 41,810 and 82,647 miles on the clock.
At 55,525 median miles, the Myvi has 0.048 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Perodua Myvi MOT pass rate?
The Perodua Myvi has a 73.2% MOT pass rate based on 2,932 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Perodua Myvi?
The most common MOT failure on the Perodua Myvi is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 188 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
How many Perodua Myvis are on UK roads?
There are 1,609 Perodua Myvis currently licensed on UK roads, with 185 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Perodua Myvi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Perodua Myvi is 55,525 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 41,810 and 82,647 miles.
Buying a used Myvi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 73.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £98 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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