2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Perodua Myvi MOT pass rate and common faults

297 MOT tests in 2024. 64.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time64.6%
Failed or needed repairs35.4%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 297 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.4%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  10. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.1%
  2. Brakes11.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  4. Suspension6.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  6. Steering6.1%
  7. Tyres5.1%
  8. Body & chassis2.4%

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 structure20.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.5%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn12.8%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2009 Perodua Myvi?

In 2024, 64.6% of 2009 Perodua Myvi cars passed their MOT first time, across 297 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Perodua Myvi?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Perodua Myvi reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).