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FJ53 NCY

2003 Perodua Kenari

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,640 mi
Last recorded64,640 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 NCY
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 64,640 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 64,640 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,435 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 57,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre dated 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,771 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,696 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 51,696 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,648 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,989 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,892 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 37,790 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 33,024 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 32,876 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 32,876 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 27,884 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 27,867 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 23,336 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,396 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,078 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,009 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 11,562 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 NCY is a 2003 Perodua Kenari in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FJ53 NCY, 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 NCY is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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