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Perodua Myvi Buying Guide — What to Check Before You Buy

· Roda Editorial · Updated

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The Perodua Myvi is a compact hatchback that has been on sale in Malaysia in several generations, so there are many on the used market at every price and age. That choice is useful, but the generations differ in engine, gearbox and equipment. This guide explains the generations, what changed, and what to check before you buy a used Myvi.

Generations at a glance

Based on paultan.org's model history and Perodua's current model page:

  • Second generation (2011): a facelift followed in 2015.
  • Third generation, D20N (2017): a new body and new engines. A tech update followed in 2020.
  • Third generation facelift, D51A (2021 to present): the current Myvi.

When you compare ads, check the year of manufacture and registration, and confirm the generation from the body and the registration record, not only the ad title.

Engines and gearboxes

  • Current model: 1.3-litre (1NR-VE) or 1.5-litre (2NR-VE) petrol engines, both with Perodua's D-CVT automatic, according to Perodua's model page.
  • Before the facelift: the third-generation Myvi used a four-speed automatic, which the D-CVT replaced at the facelift, as reported at the time.

The D-CVT and the older four-speed automatic feel different to drive. Test the version you are considering, and ask a workshop that knows Perodua cars about servicing the gearbox you choose.

Warranty

According to Perodua's FAQ, as of October 2026:

  • Basic warranty: 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first.
  • Major parts: 5 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first.
  • Servicing at a non-authorised centre voids the warranty, late periodic service could void it, and modifications void it.

Perodua's FAQ does not say whether the warranty transfers to the next owner. If you are buying a Myvi that is still within the warranty period, ask a Perodua authorised service centre, in writing, whether the warranty remains valid for you, and ask for the service history.

Service schedule

Perodua's service and maintenance page lists the schedule in 10,000 km steps after an initial inspection, by mileage or months, whichever comes first. Check the warranty and service booklet that comes with the car. A Myvi with stamps or receipts for every service is worth more than one without.

What to check on a used Myvi

Paperwork

  1. The name on the registration record matches the seller's IC.
  2. The chassis and engine numbers on the car match the record.
  3. Any loan will be settled at transfer.
  4. No outstanding summonses or blacklist.

Body

Small cars used in town traffic and tight car parks pick up scrapes, so look carefully for:

  • Repainted panels, uneven gaps or overspray on rubber seals, which can mean accident repairs.
  • Scrapes on the bumpers and kerbed rims.
  • Rust or water marks in the boot and spare tyre well.

Engine and gearbox

  • Start from cold and listen for rattles in the first minute.
  • On the test drive, the gearbox should pull away smoothly without judder, and should not hesitate when you accelerate from low speed.
  • Check that no warning lights stay on.

Interior and electrics

  • Test the air-conditioning in traffic for at least fifteen minutes.
  • Check every window, the central locking, mirrors and the infotainment.
  • On models with Perodua's driver assistance features, check that the system does not show a fault warning.

History

Ask whether the car has been in a flood. Look under the carpets and in the spare tyre well for silt or water lines, and for rust on the seat rails.

Inspection and transfer

Book an inspection before you pay the balance. For cars, the JPJ ownership transfer needs an MV15 inspection report. See our PUSPAKOM inspection guide and JPJ ownership transfer guide.

Certified option

Perodua runs a certified pre-owned programme. Its official page lists a 165-checkpoint inspection and an extended warranty of up to 18 months. Read the terms on Perodua's site and compare the price with similar cars from private sellers. See certified pre-owned cars.

Compare before you buy

Browse used Perodua Myvi ads on Roda and compare cars of the same generation, engine and mileage. If you are also considering a sedan, read Proton Saga vs Perodua Bezza, and for a wider list see used cars under RM30,000.

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