Perodua Myvi (2009)
2009 Perodua Myvi
CarHunch analysed 483 real MOT records for the 2009 Perodua Myvi.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 483 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2009 Perodua Myvi passes its MOT on the first attempt 81% of the time, marginally above the UK average of 80%, so reliability is broadly in line with what you'd expect—though nearly 29% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern worth investigating on any used example you view. At an average mileage of 44,505 miles for a 15-year-old car, these Myvis are running relatively light, and while the average failure count of 2.92 per vehicle isn't alarming, the 21.5 advisories per car suggest age-related wear is catching up. When you're shopping for one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on safety items, since nearly a third have had serious defects, and check the service history carefully to see if that high advisory count reflects neglect or just normal deterioration.
The 2009 Perodua Myvi has a decent first-time pass rate (81%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 483 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 483 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.
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Before you buy a 2009 Perodua Myvi
Based on MOT data from 483 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 2,734 Perodua Myvi vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Perodua Myvi vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Perodua Myvi vehicles fall between 29,557 and 56,282 miles.
2009 Perodua Myvi — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 55% of 2009 Perodua Myvis are still active.
258 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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