2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Perodua Myvi MOT pass rate and common faults

185 MOT tests in 2024. 69.7% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time69.7%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 185 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  4. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  9. Side repeaters: not working1.6%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.8%
  2. Suspension8.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  4. Tyres7.6%
  5. Brakes5.4%
  6. Steering3.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  8. Body & chassis1.1%

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 structure17.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn9.7%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened9.2%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2012 Perodua Myvi?

In 2024, 69.7% of 2012 Perodua Myvi cars passed their MOT first time, across 185 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Perodua Myvi?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Perodua Myvi reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).