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FJ53 NDN

2003 Perodua Kenari

Grey Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,534 mi
Last recorded43,534 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Perodua Kenari36,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 NDN
MakePerodua
ModelKenari
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 43,534 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel line corroded from rear to front

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 43,534 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel line corroded from rear to front

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and contiminated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 40,836 miles

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

Front both sides disks back plates are corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 40,836 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel hub to flexi and from flexi towards front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded towards left (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front both sides disks back plates are corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 38,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All over (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 34,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes from rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wiper doesn't clean the rear windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2021 34,691 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes from rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wiper doesn't clean the rear windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2020 31,861 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 30,412 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 30,129 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 29,887 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 15 Dec 2016 29,471 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 29,334 miles

both front wipers smearing

mild under body corrosion

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 28,864 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 27,165 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

perish cracks to both rear tyres on side walls

surface corrsion to all brake pipes

Fail 20 Dec 2013 27,165 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

perish cracks to both rear tyres on side walls

surface corrsion to all brake pipes

Pass 17 Dec 2012 25,094 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 21,969 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 18,748 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,273 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 11,454 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 9,295 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 9,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 6,492 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 NDN 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 79.2%.

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 NDN, 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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What year was FJ53 NDN registered?

FJ53 NDN is a 2003 Perodua Kenari, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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