2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Perodua Myvi MOT pass rate and common faults

364 MOT tests in 2024. 70.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time70.0%
Failed or needed repairs29.9%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 364 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.7%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    9 marked dangerous
  9. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.1%
  2. Suspension12.4%
  3. Emissions & leaks10.4%
  4. Brakes9.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  6. Tyres4.9%
  7. Steering4.1%
  8. Body & chassis2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure20.1%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn14.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.8%

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 2010 Perodua Myvi?

In 2024, 70.0% of 2010 Perodua Myvi cars passed their MOT first time, across 364 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Perodua Myvi?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Perodua Myvi reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).