2007 Perodua Myvi 1.3L Petrol · YN07 KEJ

Based on the DVSA MOT record, this 2007 Perodua Myvi passed its most recent test on 2025-06-26 at 159,162 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The June 2025 test recorded three distinct advisories, including slight play in the offside front suspension rod ball joint and slight external damage to both rear shock absorber casings. This marks a notable deterioration from the clean bill of health recorded in June 2021 at 116,894 miles. The vehicle has accumulated a growing list of suspension and braking advisories over the past four years, suggesting the current wear rate is accelerating as the vehicle ages past the 150,000-mile threshold. The mileage progression tells a story of consistent but slightly increasing use. Between 2021 and 2022, the car covered roughly 9,852 miles in twelve months. That figure jumped to 15,079 miles between 2022 and 2023, then settled to around 17,482 miles between 2023 and 2024, before dropping sharply to just 24,857 miles in the full twelve months leading to June 2025. That final figure is anomalous given the recorded mileage of 159,162 at the June 2025 test, suggesting a potential data recording discrepancy or a period of very low use followed by a sudden spike. The annual average of approximately 8,377 miles is typical for a vehicle of this age, but the uneven spread implies the car may have sat idle for extended periods, which can cause its own issues with seized components and deteriorated rubber. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking system. Rear shock absorber defects have appeared in four of the last five tests, progressing from worn lower bushes in 2022 and 2023 to damaged casings in 2024 and 2025. This is a recurring failure pattern, not a one-off, and replacement units may already be due. The 2024 test also flagged corroded rear coil springs on both sides and surface rust on the rear axle and inner sills. Surface rust on structural components at this mileage and age is common, but it needs close examination to rule out deeper corrosion that could compromise structural integrity. Front brake discs were noted as worn and pitted in 2024, and both front service brakes were flagged as binding. Binding calipers combined with worn discs point to a system that has not been serviced promptly. Check for uneven pad wear, seized slide pins, and disc thickness before committing. The front suspension also warrants attention. Slight play in the offside front suspension rod ball joint appeared in the most recent test, and the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint showed similar play back in 2022. Ball joint wear at this mileage is expected, but if the same joint keeps returning advisories, it may indicate a replacement part that is already wearing prematurely or an underlying alignment issue. The minor exhaust gas leak noted in 2024 should also be verified, as small leaks at the manifold or downpipe flange can worsen rapidly and cause emissions failure at the next test. Overall, the record shows a car that has been kept roadworthy but is now entering a phase where multiple suspension and braking components are approaching the end of their serviceable life. Budget for rear shocks, rear springs, front brakes, and front suspension joints as near-term maintenance items.