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FJ53 HYK

2003 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,578 mi
Last recorded89,578 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HYK
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2023 81,068 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 81,068 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,670 miles

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

Headlamp masks fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus baffles loose in centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 62,784 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Objects hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,926 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 51,926 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 48,714 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,789 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 37,181 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2012 30,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 26,410 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 26,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,949 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,332 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,834 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,103 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,090 miles

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

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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FJ53 HYK is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ53 HYK, 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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FJ53 HYK is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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