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BX53 UEF

2004 Perodua Kenari

Grey Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,746 mi
Last recorded44,746 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Perodua Kenari34,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UEF
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 44,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 44,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 40,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body surface rust

Fail 3 Mar 2025 40,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body surface rust

Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,852 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,674 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 34,168 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,902 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,236 miles

bump stop inside coilspring come away.o/s rear.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,422 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,119 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 22,884 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 21,859 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 20,875 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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BX53 UEF is a 2004 Perodua Kenari in Grey with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BX53 UEF, 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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What year was BX53 UEF registered?

BX53 UEF is a 2004 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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