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CU53 FJN

2003 Perodua Kenari

Green Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,850 mi
Last recorded52,850 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 FJN
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,850 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 49,020 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 49,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,744 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 43,723 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,715 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 38,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,658 miles

corrosion under car

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,978 miles

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

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

main beam

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,214 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 30 Mar 2011 22,214 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 17,994 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 17,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 14,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,741 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,293 miles

damage to front wing and rear wing tapped over no sharp edges

Pass 1 Dec 2006 5,836 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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CU53 FJN is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Green with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CU53 FJN, 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.

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What year was CU53 FJN registered?

CU53 FJN is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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