Perodua Myvi Sxi
From 312 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 15 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.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 15 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 15 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 5 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.4% of failures are serious: 38.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% 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 £90.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 71.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2012 | 84.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
Typical mileage
Half of all Myvi Sxis tested had between 39,874 and 74,298 miles on the clock.
At 56,769 median miles, the Myvi Sxi has 0.042 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Perodua models
| Perodua Myvi | 73.2% |
Common questions
What is the Perodua Myvi Sxi MOT pass rate?
The Perodua Myvi Sxi has a 76.3% MOT pass rate based on 312 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Perodua Myvi Sxi?
The most common MOT failure on the Perodua Myvi Sxi is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Perodua Myvi Sxi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Perodua Myvi Sxi is 56,769 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 39,874 and 74,298 miles.
Buying a used Myvi Sxi?
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 76.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £90 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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