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FJ53 NAA

2003 Perodua Kenari

Grey Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,298 mi
Last recorded21,298 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 NAA
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 21,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor after floor cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded along floor in trim covers ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged sticking (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 21,290 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill and seam inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and seam at base of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor after floor cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded along floor in trim covers ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged sticking (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 17,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 17,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 17,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 17,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 16,205 miles

Nearside Front tyre +5yrs

Fail 4 Apr 2018 16,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre +5yrs

Pass 11 Apr 2017 15,468 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,260 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 14,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,602 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 12,799 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 11,981 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,243 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 11,243 miles

Offside Front 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)

o/s wiper blade smears windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2011 10,256 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 9,460 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 8,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/side front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2009 8,729 miles

n/side front tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2008 7,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,652 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 6,574 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,650 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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FJ53 NAA is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Grey with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NAA, 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 NAA is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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