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EU05 OBY

2005 Perodua Kenari

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,888 mi
Last recorded65,888 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Perodua Kenari35,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 OBY
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 65,888 miles

All suspension and steering components corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes into tank corroded. ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 65,553 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 65,553 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 63,565 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))

both front tyres perished

Fail 7 Feb 2019 63,543 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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))

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2018 61,679 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 61,679 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 59,582 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 56,734 miles

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

both rear road springs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 52,196 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,105 miles

offside rear bump stop in poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2014 48,105 miles

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

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

offside rear bump stop in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,874 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,923 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,823 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 34,823 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,519 miles

Offside rear bump stop insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2010 29,519 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,171 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing at edges. O/S/R Bump stop adrift.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,002 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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EU05 OBY is a 2005 Perodua Kenari in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Perodua Kenari models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 35,140 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 EU05 OBY, 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 21 years old, this Perodua Kenari is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU05 OBY is a 2005 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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