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2011 Perodua Myvi: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2011 Perodua Myvis, from 279 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 279 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

279MOT tests in 2025
72%pass first time (all 2011 cars: 61%)
4,000typical miles a year
3.2×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2011 Perodua Myvis than on all cars registered in 2011.

  • Rigid brake pipes3.2× usual
    Perodua Myvi
    19.4% All 2011 cars
    6.1%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.9%, against 1% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

    At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

  • Anti-roll bar link joints3.8× usual
    Perodua Myvi
    14.3% All 2011 cars
    3.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.4%, against 1.4% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Suspension arm4× usual
    Perodua Myvi
    13.3% All 2011 cars
    3.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0.4% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.

  • Headlights2.2× usual
    Perodua Myvi
    12.9% All 2011 cars
    5.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.2%, against 3.2% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £40–£400 our estimate

    At the viewing: Check both headlights on dipped and full beam, and look for cloudy or cracked lenses.

By area

The share of 2011 Perodua Myvi MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    52% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Brakes
    34% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    32% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    27% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    15% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    7% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2012181Suspension 51%
2010323Suspension 55%
2009260Suspension 52%
2008145Suspension 62%
2007181Suspension 48%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2011 Perodua Myvis registered in 2011. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score