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AE53 KJA

2003 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,412 mi
Last recorded34,412 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KJA
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 34,412 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 32,996 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 32,992 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 32,654 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 32,650 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 32,503 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 31,311 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,689 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,982 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,525 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 28,292 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,745 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 26,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,959 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,592 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,829 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,754 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,261 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,607 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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AE53 KJA is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 36,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE53 KJA, 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 23 years old, this Perodua Kenari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE53 KJA registered?

AE53 KJA is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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