2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Perodua Myvi MOT pass rate and common faults

302 MOT tests in 2024. 69.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time69.2%
Failed or needed repairs30.8%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 302 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.0%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    9 marked dangerous
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.3%
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.9%
  2. Suspension10.6%
  3. Brakes8.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  6. Tyres6.3%
  7. Body & chassis2.3%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.6%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn15.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2011 Perodua Myvi?

In 2024, 69.2% of 2011 Perodua Myvi cars passed their MOT first time, across 302 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Perodua Myvi?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Perodua Myvi reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).