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AD53 EEA

2004 Perodua Kenari

Grey Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

100,411 mi
Last recorded100,411 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Perodua Kenari34,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 EEA
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 100,411 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Jun 2025 100,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2024 100,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2024 100,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 99,968 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 99,968 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 99,725 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside covered in underseal

Fail 14 Apr 2022 99,725 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 12 May 2021 99,614 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal underside of car undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 99,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe leaking by lambda sensor (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal underside of car undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 99,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 97,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,128 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 90,126 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front outer sill corroded but not in a perscribed area

offside front brake grabbing slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2016 84,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front outer sill corroded but not in a perscribed area

offside front brake grabbing slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2016 84,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closure (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closure (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring upper mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closure (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closure (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

offside front direction indicator faded

offside front floor corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

radiator poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,778 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,329 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 79,114 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,860 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 69,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,310 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 55,308 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 39,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,881 miles

How Reliable is the Perodua Kenari?

Based on 26,232 MOT tests across 1,981 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,399
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,981
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,306
Brake pipe excessively corroded 622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 570
Stop lamp not working 453
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 395
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AD53 EEA is a 2004 Perodua Kenari in Grey with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2004 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 34,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Perodua Kenari fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 EEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Kenari typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Perodua Kenari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD53 EEA is a 2004 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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