2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Perodua Myvi MOT pass rate and common faults

165 MOT tests in 2024. 58.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time58.8%
Failed or needed repairs41.2%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 165 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.5%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  6. Headlamp: lens seriously defective3.6%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated2.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.1%
  2. Suspension25.5%
  3. Brakes17.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.5%
  5. Steering7.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  7. Tyres6.7%
  8. Body & chassis6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure19.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.0%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.3%

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 2008 Perodua Myvi?

In 2024, 58.8% of 2008 Perodua Myvi cars passed their MOT first time, across 165 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Perodua Myvi?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Perodua Myvi reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).