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DK53 UCM

2003 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,168 mi
Last recorded52,168 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UCM
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2013 52,168 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2012 43,837 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,837 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 43,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

engine management light indicates fault

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,779 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,825 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 13,126 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 13,126 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,151 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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DK53 UCM is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DK53 UCM, 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 DK53 UCM registered?

DK53 UCM is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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