2012 Perodua Myvi · 1,086 MOT tests
2012 Perodua Myvi reliability
2012 Perodua Myvis fail 24.9% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Myvi years (1,086 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Perodua Myvis: 30.3%)
- 24.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Perodua Myvis: 30.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 51,956
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,086
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: about average for its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.4% of tests fail here (48% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Perodua Myvi
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.8%
- Suspension7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Tyres5.6%
- Brakes5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
- Steering1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.68%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.41%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.39%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.3%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.12%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.34%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.23%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (9.76%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.52%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Perodua Myvi reliable?
2012 Perodua Myvis fail 24.9% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Myvi years (1,086 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Perodua Myvi MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.68% of tests), position lamp not working (3.41% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Perodua Myvi have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Perodua Myvi shows 51,956 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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