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Perodua Myvi Mk1 (L246) (2005-2010) reliability

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Perodua Myvi Mk1 (L246) built around 2010: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Perodua Myvi Mk1 (L246) models built around 2010 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Perodua Myvi Mk1 (L246)
No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2005-2010HatchbackPETROL

Based on 1,258 tests of Myvi models registered 2005-2010.

Mk1 (L246) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
17821.3%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
42226.1%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
24623.6%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
20927.3%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
20329.1%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 18 years old.

How the Myvi Mk1 (L246) compares

At each age below, see how the Myvi Mk1 (L246) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 422 tests across 1 Perodua models, built around 2010 (15 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail ratePerodua average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
17821.3%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
42226.1%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
24623.6%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
20927.3%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
20329.1%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Myvi Mk1 (L246).

  1. 1

    Ford Fusion

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    28.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.3%
    Dangerous
    5.8%

    No clear edge over the Perodua Myvi Mk1 (L246) on these figures.

    9,586 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  2. 2

    Peugeot 207

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    34.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.3%
    Dangerous
    6.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    92.6%

    No clear edge over the Perodua Myvi Mk1 (L246) on these figures.

    33,509 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  3. 3

    Ford Ka

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    31.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.8%
    Dangerous
    8.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.3%

    No clear edge over the Perodua Myvi Mk1 (L246) on these figures.

    23,681 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  4. 4

    Alfa Romeo MiTo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    10.4%
    Dangerous
    8.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    87.9%

    No clear edge over the Perodua Myvi Mk1 (L246) on these figures.

    4,169 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Perodua Myvi name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

How Myvi Mk1 (L246) cars have aged

How Myvi Mk1 (L246) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%1112131415161718Age at MOTBuilt around 2010, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 22.9% (375 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2010, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 21.6% (347 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2010, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 25.6% (317 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2010, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 24.7% (288 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2010, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 28.6% (255 tests, 2025 data)2010Built around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 25.9% (270 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 23.7% (249 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 24.0% (221 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 26.9% (219 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 25.6% (176 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 26.1% (184 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 26.2% (168 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 31.9% (163 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 32.1% (140 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 30.3% (119 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 26.5% (260 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 22.5% (213 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 28.0% (193 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 26.4% (159 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 28.3% (145 tests, 2025 data)2007
First registered around 2010First registered around 2009First registered around 2008First registered around 2007
Mk1 (L246) variants compared
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Most common issues on Perodua Myvis of this age

This list covers every Perodua Myvi built around 2010, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk1 (L246) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    32.5%
    Advisory: 228Fail: 29 (11% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    21.1%
    Advisory: 133Fail: 9 (6% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    15.6%
    Advisory: 98Fail: 8 (8% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    14.4%
    Advisory: 82Fail: 5 (6% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    12.1%
    Advisory: 87Fail: 1 (1% of the times it was found)

Based on 422 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2010 (15 years old), the Perodua Myvi Mk1 (L246) (2005-2010) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 422 15-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 1,258 MOT tests on Perodua Myvis first registered between 2005-2010. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.