2012 Perodua Myvi 1.3L Petrol · CU12 CFP

The defining mechanical characteristic of this 2012 Perodua Myvi is a chronic pattern of subframe mounting wear that has appeared at every single MOT for the last four consecutive years, alongside recurring brake component advisories and a singular brake line observation. The most recent test on 10 April 2025 recorded a PASS but repeated the rear subframe pin or bush wear advisory, compounded by slight body damage and a deteriorated bonnet primary retaining device. Reviewing the trajectory from 2021 to 2025 reveals an underlying chassis and suspension story: a fully clean pass in April 2021, followed by progressively accumulating advisories on subframe bushes, brake discs, brake pads, an offside rear shock absorber oil misting in 2022, a corroded or grease-covered brake pipe in 2022, and finally suspension top mount play noted in 2019. While the vehicle has not failed an MOT since a trivial nearside front position lamp defect in April 2020, the same components are flagged repeatedly, which suggests progressive wear rather than isolated incidents. The 2025 bonnet retaining device deterioration is a relatively minor but often overlooked item that warrants immediate attention for safety. At 90,417 recorded miles over fourteen years, this Myvi has covered approximately 6,458 miles per year, which sits broadly within normal usage parameters for a vehicle of this age. The MOT history shows annual testing with no significant gaps, indicating the car has remained in continuous service rather than being laid up for extended periods. There are no mileage figures recorded against individual tests in the supplied data, so sudden annual spikes or long stationary periods cannot be definitively identified, but the consistent testing frequency points to regular road use. Given the annual mileage and the recurring advisories on suspension components, brakes, and subframe bushes, the consumable wear pattern is consistent with a car that has seen steady but unspectacular use, where suspension linkages, brake discs, and flexible brake components have reached a stage where periodic monitoring is required. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the specific components repeatedly flagged in the MOT record. The rear subframe pin or bush wear has appeared four years consecutively, so the vehicle should be placed on a ramp to examine the rear subframe mounting points for cracking, splitting, or excessive movement; on a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the rear under load over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or shimmy in the rear axle response. The brake system requires particular scrutiny given the pitted front discs flagged in 2019 and 2020, thinning front pads in 2022 and 2024, and a brake pipe that was noted as corroded or covered in grease in 2022; this last item should be checked physically, as a corroded brake pipe can become a future failure point, and the buyer should look for any seepage, surface rust along the underbody pipe runs, and any warning light or pulling under braking. The offside rear shock absorber oil misting recorded in 2022 should be inspected for fresh seepage, and the suspension top mount play noted in 2019 checked by rocking the front wheels with the steering loaded. The vehicle also warrants a close look at the bodywork and boot area given the persistent slight body damage advisory noted in both 2024 and 2025, plus the deteriorated bonnet primary retaining device from the most recent test. This bonnet catch issue is a straightforward fix but should be confirmed as resolved, as a failed bonnet catch at speed is an immediate safety hazard and a common MOT failure point if left unattended. Given the cumulative picture of recurring suspension and brake component advisories rather than a single isolated defect, a budget should be reserved for replacement of the rear subframe bushes, front brake pads, and likely front brake discs within the next service interval. A pre-purchase inspection by a garage familiar with compact Asian hatchbacks would be prudent to confirm the severity of the subframe wear and verify the integrity of the brake pipework before commitment.