CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU53 ELH

2003 Perodua Kenari

Silver Petrol 989cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,233 mi
Last recorded52,233 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Perodua
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ELH
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 52,233 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Apr 2025 49,997 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 47,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 43,245 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 39,611 miles

some suspension parts corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 39,601 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s front tyre starting to perish on inner wall

some suspension parts corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 38,736 miles

All steering and suspension components heavily corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear lower arms bushes worn. N/S and O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear bump stops detached. Loose inside springs.

Fuel filler pipes heavily corroded.

Fail 24 Nov 2020 38,736 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 37,750 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 37,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 36,360 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 34,230 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 34,229 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 32,925 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 32,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 32,513 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 30,843 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 30,014 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 29,097 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 28,229 miles

N/S/R Bumpstop adrift.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,387 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,694 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,074 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 20,688 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,717 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 17,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Perodua Kenari reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU53 ELH is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EU53 ELH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU53 ELH?

You can check the full history of EU53 ELH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU53 ELH registered?

EU53 ELH is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is EU53 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 ELH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU53 ELH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU53 ELH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.