2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Perodua Myvi MOT pass rate and common faults

211 MOT tests in 2024. 65.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time65.9%
Failed or needed repairs34.1%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 211 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  7. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension16.6%
  2. Brakes15.6%
  3. Lights & electrics14.2%
  4. Steering9.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  7. Tyres5.2%
  8. Body & chassis3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Perodua Myvi?

In 2024, 65.9% of 2007 Perodua Myvi cars passed their MOT first time, across 211 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Perodua Myvi?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Perodua Myvi reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).