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DK08 GHJ

2008 Perodua Kenari

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,132 mi
Last recorded51,132 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Perodua Kenari31,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 GHJ
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 51,132 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 51,100 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 47,169 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 47,091 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 43,116 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 42,944 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 39,463 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 39,445 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested major leak of gases in rear exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 35,989 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 33,089 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 33,089 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,910 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,124 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,369 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 21,585 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,929 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 13,473 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 1,007 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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DK08 GHJ is a 2008 Perodua Kenari in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 31,155 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 DK08 GHJ, 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 18 years old, this Perodua Kenari is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK08 GHJ registered?

DK08 GHJ is a 2008 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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